CVE-2026-19959
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Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Edimax EW-7478APC

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-19959, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-16

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A weakness has been identified in Edimax EW-7478APC 1.04. This affects the function formWanTcpipSetup of the file /goform/formWanTcpipSetup. This manipulation of the argument pppUserName causes stack-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-08-16
Last Modified
2026-08-16
Generated
2026-08-17
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2026-08-17
EPSS Evaluated
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Vendor Product Version / Range
edimax ew-7478apc 1.04

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CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Edimax EW-7478APC version 1.04. It exists in the formWanTcpipSetup function of the file /goform/formWanTcpipSetup. The issue is triggered by manipulating the pppUserName argument, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and could be used by remote attackers.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the Edimax EW-7478APC device via the formWanTcpipSetup function. Detection requires checking for vulnerable firmware versions and monitoring network traffic for malformed requests targeting the /goform/formWanTcpipSetup endpoint. Use network scanning tools like nmap to identify affected devices and inspect HTTP requests for unusual parameters like pppUserName with excessive length.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected device. This may lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or disruption of network services. Devices exposed to the internet are at higher risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches due to stack-based buffer overflow, potentially compromising sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data) by increasing risks of unauthorized access, data leaks, or integrity violations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Edimax EW-7478APC firmware to the latest version if available. If no update is available, consider isolating the device from untrusted networks or disabling the affected function formWanTcpipSetup. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity targeting port 80 or related services.

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