How severe is CVE-2026-7683?

CVE-2026-7683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-7683 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7683?

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

Does CVE-2026-7683 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-7683 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26821.

When was CVE-2026-7683 published?

CVE-2026-7683 was published on 2026-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-7683

CVE-2026-7683 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26821
Weakness: CWE-74
Published: 2026-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weakness has been identified in Edimax BR-6428nC up to 1.16. This affects an unknown function of the file /goform/setWAN of the component Web Interface. This manipulation of the argument pppUserName/pptpUserName causes command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7683?: A weakness has been identified in Edimax BR-6428nC up to 1.16. This affects an unknown function of the file /goform/setWAN of the component Web Interface. This manipulation of the argument pppUserName/pptpUserName causes command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-7683?: CVE-2026-7683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-7683 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7683?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-7683 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-7683 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26821.
When was CVE-2026-7683 published?: CVE-2026-7683 was published on 2026-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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