How severe is CVE-2026-1972?

CVE-2026-1972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-1972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-1972?

CVE-2026-1972 affects Edimax Br-6208ac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1972?

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

Does CVE-2026-1972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5606.

When was CVE-2026-1972 published?

CVE-2026-1972 was published on 2026-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1972

CVE-2026-1972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Edimax Br-6208ac Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-1392.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5606
Weakness: CWE-1392
Affected product: Edimax Br-6208ac Firmware
Published: 2026-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Edimax BR-6208AC 2_1.02. The affected element is the function auth_check_userpass2. Performing a manipulation of the argument Username/Password results in use of default credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could 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-2026-1972?: A vulnerability was found in Edimax BR-6208AC 2_1.02. The affected element is the function auth_check_userpass2. Performing a manipulation of the argument Username/Password results in use of default credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could 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-2026-1972?: CVE-2026-1972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-1972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1972?: CVE-2026-1972 affects Edimax Br-6208ac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5606.
When was CVE-2026-1972 published?: CVE-2026-1972 was published on 2026-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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