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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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3DescriptionNVD
A security flaw has been discovered in Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.28a. Affected by this issue is the function formwlencrypt24g of the file /goform/formwlencrypt24g of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument key1 results in buffer overflow. The attack can be launched 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.
AnalysisAI
Buffer overflow in Edimax EW-7438RPn Wi-Fi range extender firmware 1.28a enables authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed POST requests to the wireless encryption configuration endpoint. The vulnerability requires low-privilege authentication and has publicly available exploit code. …
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RemediationAI
Within 24 hours: inventory all Edimax EW-7438RPn devices in your environment and identify firmware versions; document network placement and connected systems. Within 7 days: isolate affected extenders to segregated networks or disable them pending vendor guidance; restrict administrative access to these devices to trusted personnel only; monitor for suspicious POST requests to wireless configuration endpoints. …
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EUVD-2026-31575
GHSA-ffgh-x7gp-prmx