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CVE-2016-10863: Edimax Wi‑Fi Extender may leak Wi‑Fi password via web request
CVE-2016-10863 · published 7 years ago
Summary
The EW-7438RPN Mini and 7237RPD Wi‑Fi extenders can be tricked into revealing the network's pre‑shared key when a malicious web page is visited. This happens because the devices accept certain web commands without proper verification. Update the firmware to the latest version and change the Wi‑Fi password as a precaution.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| edimax | ew-7438rpn_mini_firmware |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:edimax:ew-7438rpn_mini_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| edimax | 7237rpd_firmware |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:edimax:7237rpd_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Edimax Wi-Fi Extender devices allow goform/formwlencryptvxd CSRF with resultant PSK key disclosure.
Edimax Wi-Fi Extender devices allow goform/formwlencryptvxd CSRF with resultant PSK key disclosure.
References
- https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/edimax-wi-fi-extender-can-disclose... Exploit Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Timeline
Published8 Aug 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-10863 · NVD
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