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CVE-2026-10164: Edimax BR-6478AC POST Request formUSBFolder buffer overflow

A vulnerability was found in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. Impacted is the function formUSBFolder of the file /goform/formUSBFolder of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument ShareName/SelectName results in buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

CriticalCVSS 9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a critical buffer overflow in an Edimax BR-6478AC router firmware web handler. A remote authenticated attacker could potentially compromise the device’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The sources identify public exploit material, but do not show confirmed active exploitation or a vendor fix.

Executive priority

Treat this as urgent for any exposed or business-critical Edimax BR-6478AC deployment. Prioritize isolation and vendor-update checks immediately, especially where router compromise could affect branch connectivity, remote access, or network trust boundaries.

Technical view

CVE-2026-10164 affects Edimax BR-6478AC firmware 1.23 in /goform/formUSBFolder. Manipulating ShareName or SelectName in the POST request handler can trigger a buffer overflow in formUSBFolder. CVSS v2 is 9.0: network-accessible, low complexity, authentication required, complete CIA impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations using Edimax BR-6478AC firmware 1.23 where the router management interface is reachable by authenticated users. Risk rises sharply if administrative access is internet-facing, shared broadly, or protected by weak credentials.

Exploitation context

The bundle states exploit material is public and could be used. KEV is false, and no provided source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, so credential access or an exposed authenticated session would matter.

Researcher notes

Sources consistently describe a buffer overflow in formUSBFolder involving ShareName and SelectName. The affected record lists BR-6478AC firmware 1.23, while one submission title uses BR6478ACV2 naming. No official patch, workaround, or active exploitation confirmation is provided in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Edimax guidance for firmware updates or official mitigations.
  • Remove internet exposure from router administration interfaces.
  • Restrict management access to trusted administrative networks only.
  • Rotate router administrative credentials and disable unused accounts.
  • Replace unsupported devices if no vendor fix is available.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Edimax BR-6478AC devices and confirm firmware versions.
  • Identify whether any management interface is internet-facing.
  • Review access controls for authenticated router administration.
  • Check logs for unexpected access to /goform/formUSBFolder.
  • Track vendor and CVE updates for corrected affected-version data.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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4CVSS vectors
6Timeline events
1ADP providers
5Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

4 official scores

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9CVSS 2.0CriticalAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR810VulDB
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:R2.85.9VulDB
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:R2.85.9VulDB
8.7CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P——VulDB

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.7High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2026-10164Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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    Advisory disclosed

  2. Source timelineVulDB

    VulDB entry created

  3. CVE reservedCVE Program

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  4. Source timelineVulDB

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  5. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  6. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
EdimaxBR-6478AC1.23Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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