CVE-2026-7685 Edimax BR-6208AC setWAN buffer overflow
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Edimax BR-6208AC router via the setWAN interface, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.
- 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-2026-7685?
CVE-2026-7685 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Edimax BR-6208AC, published on 3 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was detected in Edimax BR-6208AC up to 1.02. Affected is an unknown function of the file /goform/setWAN. Performing a manipulation of the argument pptpDfGateway results in buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7685?
How do I fix CVE-2026-7685?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7685 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-2026-7685 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-7685 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7m6-w47h-whg2.