CVE-2026-9360 Edimax EW-7438RPn POST Request formwlencrypt24g buffer overflow
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Edimax EW-7438RPn via a crafted POST request, 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-2026-9360?
CVE-2026-9360 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Edimax EW-7438RPn, published on 24 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.28a. Affected by this issue is the function formwlencrypt24g of the file /goform/formwlencrypt24g of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument key1 results in buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9360?
How do I fix CVE-2026-9360?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9360 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-2026-9360 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-9360 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffgh-x7gp-prmx.