How severe is CVE-2016-10863?

CVE-2016-10863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10863?

CVE-2016-10863 primarily affects Edimax Ew-7438rpn Mini Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10863?

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-2016-10863 published?

CVE-2016-10863 was published on 2019-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10863

CVE-2016-10863 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Ew-7438rpn Mini Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Edimax Ew-7438rpn Mini Firmware
Published: 2019-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Edimax Wi-Fi Extender devices allow goform/formwlencryptvxd CSRF with resultant PSK key disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10863?: Edimax Wi-Fi Extender devices allow goform/formwlencryptvxd CSRF with resultant PSK key disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2016-10863?: CVE-2016-10863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10863?: CVE-2016-10863 primarily affects Edimax Ew-7438rpn Mini Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10863?: 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-2016-10863 published?: CVE-2016-10863 was published on 2019-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/edimax-wi-fi-extender-can-disclose-your-wpa-key/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:edimax:ew-7438rpn_mini_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:edimax:7237rpd_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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