CVE-2026-8774 Edimax BR-6228NC POST Request mp command injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Edimax BR-6228NC routers via the mp command injection vulnerability in the POST request handler.
- 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-2026-8774?
CVE-2026-8774 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in Edimax BR-6228NC, published on 18 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-6228NC 1.22. Affected by this issue is the function mp of the file /goform/mp of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument command results in command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. 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-2026-8774?
How do I fix CVE-2026-8774?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8774 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-8774 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8774 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gggg-9f43-93h7.