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Edimax BR-6208AC EUVDEUVD-2026-97981

| CVE-2026-108934 LOW
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-10-12 VulDB GHSA-v2hh-gcwr-7r8h
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 interface
  2. Exploit
    Inject script via /goform/formUrlb
  3. Execution
    Victim views HTTP Blocking Page
  4. Impact
    Script executes in victim browser

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 the attacker to already possess high (administrator) privileges on the BR-6208AC web management interface (CVSS PR:H) and targets the HTTP Blocking Page functionality reached via /goform/formUrlb. The payload only triggers when a user passively views the affected page (CVSS UI:P), so it is not self-firing. These two factors - pre-existing admin authentication and required victim interaction - are the primary limiters that keep real-world risk low despite the network-reachable (AV:N) interface; there is no known fixed firmware version because the vendor did not respond to disclosure.

Impact

This is a low-priority issue that scores low across nearly every signal, and the data is internally consistent. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N) yields a base score of only 1.9, driven down by two significant barriers: PR:H means the attacker already needs high (administrator-level) privileges on the device, and UI:P means a victim must passively interact for the payload to fire. Impact is limited to low integrity (VI:L) with no confidentiality or availability consequence - consistent with a reflected/stored XSS on an admin-facing page. On the exploitation side, a public POC exists (VulDB-referenced GitHub repo), but there is NO CISA KEV listing and no EPSS score was supplied, so there is no evidence of active or widespread exploitation - POC availability and active exploitation are distinct signals and must not be conflated. The one point worth verifying: the SSVC/technical reality of 'HTTP Blocking Page' XSS plus PR:H suggests an admin-authenticated vector attacking either another admin or itself, which materially limits real-world value. No key signals conflict here; the picture is a genuine-but-minor vulnerability, not a high-CVSS/low-real-risk mismatch.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who already holds administrative access to the Edimax BR-6208AC web interface injects a crafted script into the /goform/formUrlb endpoint tied to the HTTP Blocking Page component; the stored/reflected payload then executes in the browser of a user who views the affected page. A public POC exists in the referenced GitHub repository, lowering the effort to reproduce, though the required admin privileges (PR:H) and victim interaction (UI:P) sharply constrain practical impact.

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 Edimax BR-6208AC 1.32 firmware allows an authenticated administrator to inject script into the HTTP Blocking Page via /goform/formUrlb, with execution occurring when a victim views the affected page. Public exploit code exists, but there is no CISA KEV confirmation of active exploitation, and the independent assessment rates this as a low-priority issue because it requires high administrative privileges and victim interaction. The vendor did not respond to disclosure, and no fixed firmware version is identified.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis; Edimax did not respond to the disclosure, and no fixed firmware version is listed in the available references. The primary practical mitigation is to prevent remote and untrusted access to the router web management interface: disable WAN-side remote management if enabled, restrict administrative access to a trusted LAN or VPN, and segment the device so only authorized administrators can reach /goform/formUrlb. Because exploitation requires an authenticated administrator and a victim who views the affected HTTP Blocking Page, avoid browsing that page while logged in, log out after configuration changes, and use a dedicated browser session. These measures reduce exposure but do not remove the underlying XSS flaw; blocking the endpoint at an upstream reverse proxy or firewall may be possible but can interfere with legitimate HTTP Blocking Page management. Monitor VulDB at https://vuldb.com/vuln/416758 for any updated vendor fix or advisory.

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 CWE-79 improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the Edimax BR-6208AC router web management interface. The vulnerable component is the HTTP Blocking Page reached through /goform/formUrlb; the CPE cpe:2.3:a:edimax:br-6208ac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* identifies the affected product family, while the report names version 1.32. The supplied CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network reachability with PR:H and UI:P, and the independent assessment maps to CVSS 3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N, meaning an attacker must already hold administrator privileges and a separate victim must interact with the crafted page. The scope change and low integrity impact reflect script execution in the victim's browser context rather than direct compromise of router confidentiality or availability.

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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 privileges are needed to reach the injection point (PR:H) and a victim must view the page (UI:R); stored script crosses into the browser context (S:C) causing only low integrity impact (I:L).

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 - 22:22 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Oct 12, 2026 - 22:22 NVD
4.8 (MEDIUM) 1.9 (LOW)
CVE Published
Oct 12, 2026 - 22:00 cve.org
LOW 1.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A security flaw has been discovered in Edimax BR-6208AC 1.32. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /goform/formUrlb of the component HTTP Blocking Page. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out 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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 91% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche SOHO/consumer Edimax router model, limited enterprise footprint
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment CIRCL GitHub VulDB

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
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Low
Technical Impact
Partial

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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