How severe is CVE-2026-1971?

CVE-2026-1971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-1971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-1971?

CVE-2026-1971 affects Edimax Br-6288acl Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1971?

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

Does CVE-2026-1971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5607.

When was CVE-2026-1971 published?

CVE-2026-1971 was published on 2026-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1971

CVE-2026-1971 is a low-severity vulnerability in Edimax Br-6288acl Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
CVSS v2: 3.3
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5607
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Edimax Br-6288acl Firmware
Published: 2026-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6288ACL up to 1.12. Impacted is the function wiz_WISP24gmanual of the file wiz_WISP24gmanual.asp. Such manipulation of the argument manualssid leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public 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-2026-1971?: A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6288ACL up to 1.12. Impacted is the function wiz_WISP24gmanual of the file wiz_WISP24gmanual.asp. Such manipulation of the argument manualssid leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public 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-2026-1971?: CVE-2026-1971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-1971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1971?: CVE-2026-1971 affects Edimax Br-6288acl Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5607.
When was CVE-2026-1971 published?: CVE-2026-1971 was published on 2026-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:edimax:br-6288acl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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