Is CVE-2026-9297 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-9297 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-9297?

Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.3, published 23 May 2026.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-9297?

No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

How is CVE-2026-9297 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-9297?

Check whether you run Edimax BR-6428nS at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-9297: Edimax BR-6428NS command injection in formWlbasic

CVE-2026-9297 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.3 · Published 2026-05-23

A security vulnerability exists in the Edimax BR-6428NS wireless router. This device is commonly used to provide Wi-Fi connectivity in home and small office environments. An attacker could exploit this flaw to take control of the router, potentially leading to unauthorized access to network traffic or a complete disruption of internet services. This issue is particularly concerning as the vendor has not yet provided a fix, and technical details on how to exploit it are publicly available.

Technologies: Edimax BR-6428nS. Vendors: Edimax.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-9297 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-9297 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-9297?: Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.3, published 23 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Edimax BR-6428nS 1.10.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-9297?: No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-9297 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-9297?: Check whether you run Edimax BR-6428nS at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A command injection vulnerability exists in the Edimax BR-6428NS router version 1.10. The flaw is located within the 'formWlbasic' function of the '/goform/formWlbasic' endpoint, which serves as a POST request handler. By manipulating the 'repeaterSSID' argument, a remote attacker with low privileges can inject and execute arbitrary system commands on the underlying operating system. The attack vector is network-based and does not require user interaction, though it typically requires authentication (PR:L). As of the disclosure date, the vendor has not responded to reports, and no official patch is available. Public exploit code is reportedly available.

Affected products

Edimax BR-6428NS 1.10

Timeline

2026-05-23: disclosed: Public disclosure of the vulnerability and exploit details.
2026-05-23: advisory: CVE-2026-9297 published.

References

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