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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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A vulnerability was found in Edimax EW-7438RPn up to 1.31. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /goform/mp of the component webs. The manipulation of the argument webs results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AnalysisAI
Stack-based buffer overflow in Edimax EW-7438RPn WiFi range extender firmware up to version 1.31 enables authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious input to the /goform/mp endpoint in the web server component. Public exploit code exists on GitHub, though the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The vendor failed to respond to responsible disclosure attempts, leaving devices unpatched.
Technical ContextAI
The Edimax EW-7438RPn is a WiFi range extender/repeater device. The vulnerability resides in the 'webs' web server component that handles the device's management interface. When processing requests to the /goform/mp endpoint, improper bounds checking on the 'webs' parameter leads to a classic stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121). This allows attackers to overwrite the return address and hijack control flow, potentially executing arbitrary code with the privileges of the web server process.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. The vendor failed to respond to responsible disclosure attempts according to the CVE description. As immediate mitigation, restrict network access to the device's web management interface to trusted IP addresses only via firewall rules or access control lists. Consider disabling the web interface entirely if remote management is not required, though this limits device manageability. For critical deployments, consider replacing affected devices with alternative products from responsive vendors. Monitor vendor channels for potential future patches, though none appear forthcoming based on their non-response.
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EUVD-2026-31557
GHSA-q3f6-qj3x-v67j