CVE-2026-1972 Edimax BR-6208AC auth_check_userpass2 default credentials
Attackers can remotely access the Edimax BR-6208AC router using default credentials due to hardcoded authentication logic, leading to full device compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-1972?
CVE-2026-1972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Edimax BR-6208AC, published on 6 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-1392
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-1972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Edimax Br-6208ac Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1972 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-1972 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-1972 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Edimax BR-6208AC
- CVE-2025-70161 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2025-15256 Edimax BR-6208AC Web-based Configuration formStaDrvSetup command injection
- CVE-2025-15257 Edimax BR-6208AC Web-based Configuration formRoute command injection
- CVE-2025-14910 Edimax BR-6208AC FTP Daemon Service handle_retr path traversal
- CVE-2025-15258 Edimax BR-6208AC Web-based Configuration formALGSetup redirect
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cj3g-43ph-gvg8.