CVE-2026-10163 Edimax BR-6478AC POST Request formUSBAccount buffer overflow
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the USB account handler to potentially execute arbitrary code or gain elevated privileges on Edimax routers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-10163?
CVE-2026-10163 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Edimax BR-6478AC, published on 31 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. This issue affects the function formUSBAccount of the file /goform/formUSBAccount of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument UserName/Password leads to buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-10163?
How do I fix CVE-2026-10163?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-10163 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-10163 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-10163 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pxj4-7p26-956c.