CVE-2026-1970: A flaw has been found in Edimax BR-6258n up to 1.18

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-1970?

br-6258n firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-1970 being exploited?

CVE-2026-1970 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-1970 affect?

CVE-2026-1970 affects br-6258n firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A flaw has been found in Edimax BR-6258n up to 1.18. This issue affects the function formStaDrvSetup of the file /goform/formStaDrvSetup. This manipulation of the argument submit-url causes open redirect. The attack can be initiated remotel

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-1970?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-1970 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting br-6258n firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw has been found in Edimax BR-6258n up to 1.18. This issue affects the function formStaDrvSetup of the file /goform/formStaDrvSetup. This manipulation of the argument submit-url causes open redirect. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor confirms that the affected product is end-of-life. They confirm that they "will issue a consolidated Security Advisory on our official support websi

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2026-02-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: edimax

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-05 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

edimax br-6258n firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.18

Fixed in: newer than 1.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-1970?

br-6258n firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-1970 being exploited?

CVE-2026-1970 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-1970 affect?

CVE-2026-1970 affects br-6258n firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A flaw has been found in Edimax BR-6258n up to 1.18. This issue affects the function formStaDrvSetup of the file /goform/formStaDrvSetup. This manipulation of the argument submit-url causes open redirect. The attack can be initiated remotel

How urgent is CVE-2026-1970?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

References

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