CVE-2026-9361: Edimax EW-7438RPn command injection in formAccept

CVE-2026-9361 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.3 · Published 2026-05-24

A security vulnerability exists in the Edimax EW-7438RPn Wi-Fi extender that could allow an attacker to take control of the device. By sending a specially crafted web request, a remote user with basic access can execute unauthorized commands on the hardware. This could lead to a complete compromise of the device, potentially allowing attackers to intercept network traffic or disrupt internet connectivity.

Technologies: Edimax EW-7438RPn. Vendors: Edimax.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-9361 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-9361 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-9361?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.3, published 24 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.12.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-9361?
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-2026-9361 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in device firmware.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-9361?
Check whether you run Edimax EW-7438RPn 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 (CWE-77) exists in the Edimax EW-7438RPn firmware version 1.12. The flaw is located within the 'formAccept' function of the '/goform/formAccep' endpoint, which serves as a POST request handler. An attacker can exploit this by manipulating the 'submit-url' argument to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands. While the attack can be initiated remotely over the network, it requires low-level authentication (PR:L). A public exploit has been disclosed, and the vendor has reportedly not responded to the disclosure, suggesting no official patch is currently available.

Affected products

  • Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.12

Timeline

  • 2026-05-24: disclosed: Initial public disclosure via VulDB and NVD
  • 2026-05-24: advisory

References

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