CVE-2026-1972
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CVE-2026-1972 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Edimax BR-6208AC 2_1.02. The affected element is the function auth_check_userpass2. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Edimax BR-6208AC 2_1.02. The affected element is the function auth_check_userpass2. Performing a manipulation of the argument Username/Password results in use of default credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor confirms that the affected product is end-of-life. They confirm that they "will issue a consolidated Security Advisory on our official support website." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Edimax | Br-6208ac Firmware | <= 1.02 |
References
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344494Permissions Required, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.344494Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.744032Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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