CVE-2026-1972
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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3Description
A vulnerability was found in Edimax BR-6208AC 2_1.02. The affected element is the function auth_check_userpass2. Performing a manipulation of the argument Username/Password results in use of default credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor confirms that the affected product is end-of-life. They confirm that they "will issue a consolidated Security Advisory on our official support website." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Analysis
Edimax BR-6208AC firmware versions prior to 2_1.02 contain an authentication bypass in the auth_check_userpass2 function that allows remote attackers to gain access using default credentials through manipulation of username and password parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and the affected product is end-of-life with no vendor patches planned. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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