CVE-2026-9482 Edimax EW-7438RPn formSDHCP stack-based overflow
Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the formSDHCP function, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- 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-2026-9482?
CVE-2026-9482 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Edimax EW-7438RPn, published on 25 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. This impacts the function formSDHCP of the file /goform/formSDHCP. Such manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the 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-2026-9482?
How do I fix CVE-2026-9482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9482 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-2026-9482 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-9482 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wxj6-68gg-rh5m.