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CVE-2026-10166

Medium
CWE-74 — Weakness Type
Published: May 31, 2026  ·  Modified: Jun 3, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
6.3
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

A vulnerability was determined in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. The affected element is the function formWlbasic of the file /goform/formWlbasic of the component POST Request Handler. This manipulation of the argument rootAPmac causes command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

A command injection vulnerability exists in Edimax BR-6478AC wireless router firmware version 1.23 through the formWlbasic POST handler, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the rootAPmac parameter. With a CVSS score of 6.3 and public disclosure, this poses a significant risk to organizations using this router model for network infrastructure. No patch is currently available, requiring immediate compensating controls.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 31, 2026 08:48
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using Edimax BR-6478AC routers in their network infrastructure face significant risk, particularly in: Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) using these devices for branch connectivity; Government agencies (NCA oversight) deploying routers in administrative networks; Healthcare facilities using routers for patient data networks; Telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily) in network edge deployments; Energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) in operational technology networks. The vulnerability allows complete network compromise and lateral movement, potentially exposing sensitive financial, health, and critical infrastructure data.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Healthcare and Medical Facilities Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Retail and E-commerce Education
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify and inventory all Edimax BR-6478AC devices running firmware version 1.23 across your network
2. Isolate affected routers from critical network segments if possible
3. Implement network segmentation to limit router access to trusted administrative networks only
4. Disable remote management features on affected devices immediately
5. Change all default credentials and implement strong authentication

COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
6. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block POST requests to /goform/formWlbasic containing suspicious rootAPmac parameters
7. Implement network-based IDS/IPS signatures to detect command injection patterns in HTTP traffic to affected routers
8. Monitor router logs for POST requests to /goform/formWlbasic endpoint
9. Restrict administrative access to router management interfaces via IP whitelisting
10. Implement VPN or jump host requirements for all router management access

DETECTION RULES:
- Alert on POST requests to /goform/formWlbasic with rootAPmac parameter containing shell metacharacters (|, ;, &, $, `, etc.)
- Monitor for unusual process execution on router devices
- Track failed and successful authentication attempts to router management interfaces

PATCHING STRATEGY:
11. Contact Edimax support for firmware updates or end-of-life guidance
12. Plan replacement of affected devices with patched models or alternative vendors
13. Establish timeline for device replacement within 30-60 days
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد وحصر جميع أجهزة Edimax BR-6478AC التي تعمل بالإصدار 1.23 عبر شبكتك
2. عزل الأجهزة المتأثرة عن قطاعات الشبكة الحرجة إن أمكن
3. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لتحديد وصول جهاز التوجيه للشبكات الإدارية الموثوقة فقط
4. تعطيل ميزات الإدارة البعيدة على الأجهزة المتأثرة فوراً
5. تغيير جميع بيانات الاعتماد الافتراضية وتطبيق المصادقة القوية

الضوابط التعويضية:
6. نشر قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب لحجب طلبات POST إلى /goform/formWlbasic التي تحتوي على معاملات rootAPmac مريبة
7. تطبيق توقيعات نظام كشف/منع الاختراق لاكتشاف أنماط حقن الأوامر في حركة HTTP
8. مراقبة سجلات جهاز التوجيه لطلبات POST إلى نقطة نهاية /goform/formWlbasic
9. تقييد الوصول الإداري لواجهات إدارة جهاز التوجيه عبر قائمة بيضاء للعناوين
10. تطبيق متطلبات VPN أو خادم القفز لجميع عمليات الوصول لإدارة جهاز التوجيه

قواعد الكشف:
- تنبيهات على طلبات POST إلى /goform/formWlbasic مع معامل rootAPmac يحتوي على أحرف shell (|، ;، &، $، `، إلخ)
- مراقبة تنفيذ العمليات غير العادية على أجهزة التوجيه
- تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة والناجحة لواجهات إدارة جهاز التوجيه

استراتيجية التصحيح:
11. الاتصال بدعم Edimax للحصول على تحديثات البرامج الثابتة أو إرشادات نهاية الحياة
12. التخطيط لاستبدال الأجهزة المتأثرة بنماذج مصححة أو بدائل من بائعين آخرين
13. وضع جدول زمني لاستبدال الأجهزة خلال 30-60 يوماً
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.8.1 - Asset Management and Inventory Control ECC 2024 A.8.2 - Information Security Perimeter ECC 2024 A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2 - System Development and Change Management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-1 - Physical Devices and Software Assets SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control Policy and Procedures SAMA CSF PR.PT-1 - Security Awareness and Training SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Network Monitoring
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information Security for Supplier Relationships ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Asset Management ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2 - Information Security Perimeter ISO 27001:2022 A.8.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 1.1 - Firewall Configuration Standards PCI DSS 2.1 - Default Security Parameters PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches and Updates PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability Scanning
📊 CVSS Score
6.3
/ 10.0 — Medium
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityL — Low / Local
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityL — Low / Local
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Medium
CVSS Score6.3
CWECWE-74
EPSS1.41%
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-05-31
Source Feed nvd
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-74
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