PatchTheCVECVE-2026-71273: OpenBK7231T's /cfg_wifi_set endpoint (src/httpserver/http_fns.c) accepts configuration changes via a plain GET
CVE-2026-71273 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
OpenBK7231T's /cfg_wifi_set endpoint (src/httpserver/http_fns.c) accepts configuration changes via a plain GET request with no CSRF token. If the parameter is absent from the request, an else-branch silently clears the device's web admin password to an empty string.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 94%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2026-08-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-71273?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-71273 being exploited?
CVE-2026-71273 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-2026-71273 affect?
CVE-2026-71273 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). OpenBK7231T's /cfg_wifi_set endpoint (src/httpserver/http_fns.c) accepts configuration changes via a plain GET request with no CSRF token. If the parameter is absent from the request, an else-branch silently clears the device's web admin pa
How urgent is CVE-2026-71273?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.