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Edimax BR-6208AC EUVDEUVD-2026-97976

| CVE-2026-108933 LOW
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-10-12 VulDB GHSA-43w7-vfgx-x3g5
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
    Authenticate to router admin panel
  2. Delivery
    Inject XSS payload via /goform/formFilter
  3. Exploit
    Victim admin opens filter page
  4. Execution
    Script executes in admin browser
  5. Impact
    Hijack session or alter config

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

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires an authenticated session with high (administrative) privileges on the BR-6208AC web management interface in order to submit the malicious input to the /goform/formFilter endpoint (the MAC/IP packet-filter configuration handler), consistent with PR:H in the vector. Successful payload execution additionally requires a victim user to interact with the affected administrative page (UI:P), so the injected script runs in that user's browser context. Limiting factors that reduce real-world risk: the attacker cannot reach the vulnerable function without valid admin credentials, there is a mandatory user-interaction step, and exploitation targets the local/LAN-facing router management UI rather than an internet-exposed unauthenticated service by default.

Impact

This is a low-to-moderate real-world risk that does not warrant emergency prioritization. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM) is driven down by two significant limiting factors in the input vector (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N): PR:H means the attacker must already hold high (administrative) privileges on the router, and UI:P means a victim must interact with the malicious content. Publicly available exploit code exists (POC=YES via GitHub), which raises the practical likelihood of opportunistic use, and this is reflected in the input vector's E:P (Proof-of-Concept) exploit maturity. However, there is NO CISA KEV listing and NO EPSS score provided, so there is no evidence of active, widespread exploitation - the signal is POC availability only, which must not be conflated with in-the-wild attacks. The combination of a self-XSS-like precondition (an attacker needing PR:H admin access to inject the payload that then targets another admin) substantially narrows realistic attack scenarios. Note a tension worth verifying: the description says 'The attack can be executed remotely' while the vector requires PR:H and UI:P - remote here means network-reachable, not unauthenticated, so this is NOT a remote-unauthenticated issue. Verdict: genuine but low-urgency, typical of an authenticated stored/reflected XSS in a SOHO router config endpoint reported by VulDB.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with authenticated administrative access to the Edimax BR-6208AC web interface submits a crafted value to the /goform/formFilter endpoint, planting a cross-site scripting payload in the filter configuration. When another administrator later views the affected page, the script executes in their browser session, potentially stealing session tokens or altering router settings. Publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code exists on GitHub, lowering the barrier to reproduction.

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

Cross-site scripting in the web management interface of Edimax BR-6208AC firmware 1.32 allows an authenticated administrator to inject script into the /goform/formFilter packet-filter configuration handler; a victim with administrative access must then interact with the affected page for the payload to execute in their browser. Publicly available exploit code exists, but no CISA KEV active-exploitation confirmation is available, and the risk is low-to-moderate because exploitation requires high administrative privileges and user interaction while targeting a LAN-facing management endpoint rather than an unauthenticated internet service. The vendor was contacted but did not respond, and no vendor-released patch has been identified.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis, and Edimax did not respond to the disclosure. Until a firmware fix is available, restrict the BR-6208AC web management interface to a trusted LAN or dedicated management VLAN, disable WAN/remote administration and any port forwarding to the router GUI, and change default administrative credentials to strong unique passwords. If remote administration is required, require VPN access and re-authentication; the trade-off is reduced remote convenience. Avoid visiting untrusted sites or clicking untrusted links while logged into the router, and use script-blocking or a separate hardened browser for administration, recognizing that some UI features may break. Because public exploit code exists, monitor administrative login logs and configuration changes, and if suspicious activity is found, reset the device and reapply settings. Watch https://vuldb.com/vuln/416757 for updated vendor remediation and apply firmware only from official Edimax sources when released.

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 CWE-79 improper neutralization of user-controllable input during web page generation in the Edimax BR-6208AC router web management interface. The affected endpoint is /goform/formFilter, which handles MAC/IP packet-filter configuration, and the public CPE cpe:2.3:a:edimax:br-6208ac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* marks the BR-6208AC product family as potentially affected, with the report specifically naming firmware 1.32. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P) and the independent CVSS 3.1 assessment (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) agree that the attacker needs an authenticated high-privileged session to submit malicious input, and that a user must interact with the affected page. Because the vulnerable endpoint is part of the router's administrative UI, default exposure is to the local/LAN side rather than to the public internet, and impact is limited to integrity changes in the browser context with no direct confidentiality or availability loss.

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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 4.8 MEDIUM

Config injection at /goform/formFilter needs authenticated admin (PR:H) and a victim to load the page (UI:R); XSS executes in browser context (S:C) with low C/I impact, no availability effect.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:L/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 - 22:22 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Oct 12, 2026 - 22:22 NVD
4.8 (MEDIUM) 1.9 (LOW)
CVE Published
Oct 12, 2026 - 21:45 cve.org
MEDIUM 4.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in Edimax BR-6208AC 1.32. Affected is an unknown function of the file /goform/formFilter. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might 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
aging consumer/SOHO Edimax Wi-Fi router, niche home/small-office footprint
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
1
Sightings
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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