How severe is CVE-2026-1970?

CVE-2026-1970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-1970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-1970?

CVE-2026-1970 affects Edimax Br-6258n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1970?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-1970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5523.

When was CVE-2026-1970 published?

CVE-2026-1970 was published on 2026-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1970

CVE-2026-1970 is a low-severity vulnerability in Edimax Br-6258n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
CVSS v4: 2.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5523
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Edimax Br-6258n Firmware
Published: 2026-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 website." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1970?: 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 website." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2026-1970?: CVE-2026-1970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-1970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1970?: CVE-2026-1970 affects Edimax Br-6258n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5523.
When was CVE-2026-1970 published?: CVE-2026-1970 was published on 2026-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:edimax:br-6258n_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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