CVE-2006-2561

Name: CVE-2006-2561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-24T01:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2561 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Edimax BR-6104K router allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and conduct unauthorized operations via a UPnP request with a modified InternalClient parameter (possibly within NewInternalClient), which is not validated, as demonstrated by using AddPortMapping to forward arbitrary traffic.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Edimax BR-6104K router allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and conduct unauthorized operations via a UPnP request with a modified InternalClient parameter (possibly within NewInternalClient), which is not validated, as demonstrated by using AddPortMapping to forward arbitrary traffic.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Edimax	Br 6104k	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/20169Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityview.org/dutch-student-finds-a-bug-in-upnp.htmlURL Repurposed
http://www.securityview.org/how-does-the-upnp-flaw-works.htmlURL Repurposed
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1911
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26709
http://secunia.com/advisories/20169Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityview.org/dutch-student-finds-a-bug-in-upnp.htmlURL Repurposed
http://www.securityview.org/how-does-the-upnp-flaw-works.htmlURL Repurposed
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1911
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26709

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2561?

How severe is CVE-2006-2561?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2561 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2561?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST