OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Edimax EW-7478APC
CVE-2026-13581

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Edimax

Status
Ew-7478apc
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-13581?

A vulnerability exists in the Edimax EW-7478APC 1.04 that allows for OS command injection through the formStaDrvSetup function in the POST Request Handler. An attacker can manipulate the rootAPmac argument to execute arbitrary commands on the system remotely. This exploit is publicly accessible, highlighting the urgent need for users to address this security flaw. Despite the vendor being informed of the issue, no response has been received.

Affected Version(s)

EW-7478APC 1.04

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.

CVE-2026-13581 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/374587
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/374587/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-13581
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

wxhwxhwxh_mie (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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