Buffer overflow in Edimax Ew-7438rpn
CVE-2026-9459
A security flaw has been discovered in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.31. This affects the function formConnectionSetting of the file /goform/formConnectionSetting. Performing a manipulation of the argument max_Conn/timeOut results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack 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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.008 (55.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 55th percentile — 55.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.008 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Edimax Ew-7438rpn — versions 1.31
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/365440 (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/vuln/365440/cti (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/submit/813896 (third-party-advisory)
- github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Edimax/vuln_12/12.md (exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-9459?
- CVE-2026-9459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Ew-7438rpn, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-05-25.
- How severe is CVE-2026-9459?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.