CVE-2006-2561

CVE-2006-2561 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Br 6104k with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Edimax BR-6104K router allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and conduct unauthorized operations via a UPnP request with a modified InternalClient parameter (possibly within NewInternalClient), which is not validated, as demonstrated by using AddPortMapping to forward arbitrary traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2561?
Edimax BR-6104K router allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and conduct unauthorized operations via a UPnP request with a modified InternalClient parameter (possibly within NewInternalClient), which is not validated, as demonstrated by using AddPortMapping to forward arbitrary traffic.
How severe is CVE-2006-2561?
CVE-2006-2561 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2561 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2561?
CVE-2006-2561 affects Edimax Br 6104k. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2561?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2561 published?
CVE-2006-2561 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)