Buffer overflow in Edimax Ew-7478apc
CVE-2026-13563
A vulnerability has been found in Edimax EW-7478APC 1.04. This impacts the function formL2TPSetup of the file /goform/formL2TPSetup of the component POST Request Handler. Such manipulation of the argument L2TPUserName leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack 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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (36.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Edimax Ew-7478apc — versions 1.04
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, permissions-required)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-13563?
- CVE-2026-13563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Ew-7478apc, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-06-29.
- How severe is CVE-2026-13563?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.