Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-48419 is a command injection issue in the Edimax BR-6476AC router firmware 1.06. Someone with access to the router web interface could run operating-system commands as root, potentially taking full control of the device.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any affected router reachable by broad internal networks or the internet. The practical risk is full device compromise, but urgency depends on confirmed deployment, interface exposure, and vendor patch availability.
Technical view
The reported flaw is CWE-77 command injection in /bin/goahead, reachable through router diagnostic form handlers including tracerouteDiagnosis, pingDiagnosis, and fromSysToolPingCmd. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Edimax BR-6476AC firmware 1.06 is deployed and the administrative web interface is reachable to untrusted users. The CVE record’s affected product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exact model and firmware from device inventory.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The advisory states arbitrary command execution is possible for an attacker with web-interface access, but no exploitation-in-the-wild claim is provided.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports command injection with root-level impact, but affected CPE data and remediation details are incomplete in the provided bundle. Do not assume broader Edimax models or firmware versions are affected without additional vendor or CVE evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Check Edimax guidance for firmware updates or official mitigations.
- Restrict the router web interface to trusted management networks only.
- Disable remote administration if it is enabled and not required.
- Change default or shared administrator credentials.
- Monitor router configuration and logs for unexpected administrative activity.
Validation and detection
- Identify all Edimax BR-6476AC routers in asset inventory.
- Verify firmware version, prioritizing devices reporting version 1.06.
- Confirm whether the web interface is exposed beyond trusted administrators.
- Review access controls for router management paths.
- Track the CVE and vendor advisory for patch status changes.
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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