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Edimax BR-6208AC CVE-2026-108936

| EUVDEUVD-2026-98073 LOW
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-10-12 VulDB GHSA-w5p4-gcv6-ghh4
1.9
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain/abuse admin session on router
  2. Delivery
    Submit crafted input to /goform/formQoS
  3. Exploit
    Script stored/reflected in QoS Page
  4. Execution
    Admin views page, script executes
  5. Impact
    Hijack admin browser context

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution

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Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation targets the QoS configuration page specifically via the /goform/formQoS handler on the Edimax BR-6208AC (firmware 1.32). Per the CVSS vector, the attacker must hold high privileges (PR:H) - i.e., an authenticated administrative session on the device web UI - and the payload fires only when a user with that interface takes action (UI:P), meaning it is not a drive-by against anonymous users. Limiting factors: administrative authentication to the router management interface is required, victim interaction is needed to trigger the script, impact is confined to Low integrity with no confidentiality or availability effect, and exposure depends on the web management interface being reachable by the attacker (typically LAN-side unless remote management is enabled).

Impact

This is a low-priority, high-noise finding rather than an urgent threat. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N) scores only 1.9 - the two dominant risk reducers are PR:H (the attacker must already hold high/administrative privileges on the router) and UI:P (a victim must take some passive action), while confidentiality and availability impact are both None and only integrity is Low. This profile is consistent with a self-/admin-context XSS in a management page rather than a pre-auth takeover. Publicly available exploit code exists (VulDB, with a GitHub PoC), which raises the floor on opportunistic abuse, but there is NO CISA KEV listing and NO EPSS score provided in the input, so there is no evidence of active or widespread exploitation. No SSVC decision data was provided. The signals are internally consistent (low CVSS + PoC-only + no KEV = known but not pressing). The main caveat: the free-text description calls this simply 'cross site scripting ... remotely,' which could read as low-barrier, but the vendor-assigned CVSS explicitly requires PR:H and UI - defenders should trust the vector over the prose. The vendor did not respond to disclosure, so no official patch is confirmed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who already has administrative access to the BR-6208AC web interface (or can coerce an authenticated admin) plants a malicious script via the QoS configuration handler at /goform/formQoS. When an administrator subsequently views the affected QoS page, the injected script executes in their browser session. A public proof-of-concept is available on GitHub, lowering the effort to reproduce.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 12, 2026

Edimax BR-6208AC firmware 1.32 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the QoS configuration page (/goform/formQoS). An authenticated administrator must be tricked into interacting with a crafted request, after which malicious script can alter page content, but impact is limited to low integrity with no confidentiality or availability loss. Publicly available exploit code exists, though active exploitation has not been confirmed (not in CISA KEV); this is a low-priority, high-noise finding rather than an urgent threat.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. As compensating controls, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted LAN segments only and disable remote management if enabled, accepting that this may limit remote administration. Enforce strong, unique administrator credentials to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, though it does not eliminate the XSS. Avoid navigating to untrusted links or pages while logged into the router's web UI to prevent triggering the exploit. Disabling the QoS feature or blocking access to /goform/formQoS would eliminate the vulnerable endpoint but removes traffic shaping functionality. Monitor VulDB (https://vuldb.com/vuln/416760) for any updates. Given the vendor's non-response, consider network segmentation or device replacement if the risk is unacceptable.

Affected VersionsENISA

BR-6208AC 1.32

Affected Packages

euvd br_6208ac no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The flaw is a classic CWE-79 cross-site scripting issue in the QoS page handler of the Edimax BR-6208AC router. The endpoint /goform/formQoS fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before reflecting it in the response, allowing script injection. The affected product per CPE is cpe:2.3:a:edimax:br-6208ac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (all versions), but the specific reported firmware is 1.32. Exploitation requires an authenticated administrative session (PR:H per the CVSS vector) and victim interaction with the manipulated page. The web management interface is typically exposed only on the LAN, but if remote management is enabled, the attack surface widens. The underlying technology is an embedded HTTP server on the router that handles goform requests.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 1.9 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
vuln.today AI 3.4 LOW

Admin-only QoS management handler sets PR:H, injected script requires a victim to load the page (UI:R) and runs in the browser (S:C) with only Low integrity impact; no confidentiality/availability effect.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Passive
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
None
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Severity Changed
Oct 12, 2026 - 23:22 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Oct 12, 2026 - 23:22 NVD
4.8 (MEDIUM) 1.9 (LOW)
CVE Published
Oct 12, 2026 - 22:30 cve.org
LOW 1.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A security vulnerability has been detected in Edimax BR-6208AC 1.32. This affects an unknown part of the file /goform/formQoS of the component QoS Page. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack 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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 91% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche consumer/SOHO Edimax Wi-Fi router, limited enterprise footprint
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Low

Priority Score

30
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

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