Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Edimax BR-6478AC Router
CVE-2026-10164

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Edimax

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 May 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-10164?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Edimax BR-6478AC router version 1.23. This buffer overflow occurs in the formUSBFolder function found within the POST Request Handler. An attacker can manipulate the ShareName/SelectName argument, allowing for unauthorized access and remote exploitation. This threat has been publicly disclosed, heightening the urgency for affected users to secure their devices against potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

BR-6478AC 1.23

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

wxhwxhwxh_mie (VulDB User)
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