CVE-2026-9297 Edimax BR-6428NS POST Request formWlbasic command injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Edimax BR-6428NS routers via the repeaterSSID parameter in the formWlbasic 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-2026-9297?
CVE-2026-9297 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in Edimax BR-6428NS, published on 23 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Edimax BR-6428NS 1.10. Affected is the function formWlbasic of the file /goform/formWlbasic of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument repeaterSSID leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly 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-2026-9297?
How do I fix CVE-2026-9297?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9297 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-2026-9297 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-9297 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gxpf-66ch-99jw.