How severe is CVE-2025-15256?

CVE-2025-15256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-15256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-15256?

CVE-2025-15256 primarily affects Edimax Br-6208ac 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-2025-15256?

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.

Does CVE-2025-15256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-15256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205807.

When was CVE-2025-15256 published?

CVE-2025-15256 was published on 2025-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-15256

CVE-2025-15256 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Br-6208ac Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-205807
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Edimax Br-6208ac Firmware
Published: 2025-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was identified in Edimax BR-6208AC 1.02/1.03. Affected is the function formStaDrvSetup of the file /goform/formStaDrvSetup of the component Web-based Configuration Interface. The manipulation of the argument rootAPmac leads to command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Edimax confirms this issue: "The product mentioned, EDIMAX BR-6208AC V2, has reached its End of Life (EOL) status. It is no longer supported or maintained by Edimax, and it is no longer available for purchase in the market. Consequently, there will be no further firmware updates or patches for this device. We recommend users upgrade to newer models for better security." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-15256?: A vulnerability was identified in Edimax BR-6208AC 1.02/1.03. Affected is the function formStaDrvSetup of the file /goform/formStaDrvSetup of the component Web-based Configuration Interface. The manipulation of the argument rootAPmac leads to command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Edimax confirms this issue: "The product mentioned, EDIMAX BR-6208AC V2, has reached its End of Life (EOL) status. It is no longer supported or maintained by Edimax, and it is no longer available for purchase in the market. Consequently, there will be no further firmware updates or patches for this device. We recommend users upgrade to newer models for better security." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2025-15256?: CVE-2025-15256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-15256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-15256?: CVE-2025-15256 primarily affects Edimax Br-6208ac 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-2025-15256?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-15256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-15256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205807.
When was CVE-2025-15256 published?: CVE-2025-15256 was published on 2025-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:edimax:br-6208ac_firmware:1.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:edimax:br-6208ac_firmware:1.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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