CVE-2026-1971 Edimax BR-6288ACL wiz_WISP24gmanual.asp wiz_WISP24gmanual cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the manualssid argument in the Edimax BR-6288ACL router's WISP configuration page.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-1971?
CVE-2026-1971 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Edimax BR-6288ACL, published on 6 Feb 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6288ACL up to 1.12. Impacted is the function wiz_WISP24gmanual of the file wiz_WISP24gmanual.asp. Such manipulation of the argument manualssid leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-1971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Edimax Br-6288acl Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-1971 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-1971 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Edimax BR-6288ACL
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vf6-mf65-w8r8.