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Edimax BR-6478AC

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Replace router software with a customizable system for network controls and community packages.

How to get started

Follow the guide for your exact router version. The first installation may use its web interface, recovery mode or a serial connection.

Setup
Firmware replacement; route varies by router
You’ll need
Exact hardware revision, an appropriate OpenWrt release and its model-specific installation guide.
V2 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7620A Wi-Fi
Processor / Wi-Fi: MediaTek MT7620A · Wi-Fi chip: MediaTek MT7612EGet OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
V2.0A · MediaTek MT7612E Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7620AOpen hardware record
V2 · MediaTek MT7620A
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5

V2 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7620A Wi-Fi

First installation
GUI OEM
Sources

Features & details

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Device details

edimax br-6478ac v2 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
V2

Device details

Edimax BR-6478AC v2 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
V2.0A

Device details

Edimax BR-6478AC — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
V1.0

Device details

Edimax BR-6478AC v2 — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
V2.0A

Device details

Edimax BR-6478AC — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
V1.0A

Device details

Device details — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
V2

OpenWrt · V2 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7620A Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · V2 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7620A Wi-Fi — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM
Recovery routes recorded
U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued 2023

Hardware differences

Security

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Model advisories

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CVSS 9.8 (v3.1)

Edimax BR-6478AC

Edimax AC1200 Wave 2 Dual-Band Gigabit Router BR-6478AC V3 1.0.15 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via fota_url in /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeQuectel

CVE-2025-28146

Affected firmware
BR-6478AC V3: 1.0.15 was discovered to
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read mitre CVE record
Details and sources

Edimax AC1200 Wave 2 Dual-Band Gigabit Router BR-6478AC V3 1.0.15 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via fota_url in /boafrm/formLtefotaUpgradeQuectel

CVSS 8.7 (v4.0)

BR-6478AC V2

Edimax BR-6478AC V2 POST Request formWlSiteSurvey buffer overflow

CVE-2026-12806

Affected firmware
1.23
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read VulDB CVE record
Details and sources

A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6478AC V2 1.23. The impacted element is the function formWlSiteSurvey of the file /goform/formWlSiteSurvey of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument selSSID leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

VDB-372600 | Edimax BR-6478AC V2 POST Request formWlSiteSurvey buffer overflow — BR-6478AC V2 (vuldb.com) ↗VDB-372600 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) — BR-6478AC V2 (vuldb.com) ↗CVE-2026-12806 | CVE Analysis and Report — BR-6478AC V2 (vuldb.com) ↗Submit #836668 | EDIMAX BR6478ACV2 BR6478ACV2_v1.23 Buffer Overflow — BR-6478AC V2 (vuldb.com) ↗

CVSS 8.7 (v4.0)

BR-6478AC

Edimax BR-6478AC POST Request formWanTcpipSetup stack-based overflow

CVE-2026-10165

Affected firmware
1.23
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
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Details and sources

A vulnerability was identified in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. The impacted element is the function formWanTcpipSetup of the file /goform/formWanTcpipSetup of the component POST Request Handler. Such manipulation of the argument pppUserName leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

VDB-367419 | Edimax BR-6478AC POST Request formWanTcpipSetup stack-based overflow — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗VDB-367419 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗Submit #818601 | Edimax BR6478ACV2 BR6478ACV2_v1.23 Buffer Overflow — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗

CVSS 8.7 (v4.0)

BR-6478AC

Edimax BR-6478AC POST Request formUSBFolder buffer overflow

CVE-2026-10164

Affected firmware
1.23
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
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Details and sources

A vulnerability was found in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. Impacted is the function formUSBFolder of the file /goform/formUSBFolder of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument ShareName/SelectName results in buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

VDB-367417 | Edimax BR-6478AC POST Request formUSBFolder buffer overflow — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗VDB-367417 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗Submit #818600 | Edimax BR6478ACV2 BR6478ACV2_v1.23 Buffer Overflow — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗

CVSS 8.7 (v4.0)

BR-6478AC

Edimax BR-6478AC POST Request formUSBAccount buffer overflow

CVE-2026-10163

Affected firmware
1.23
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read VulDB CVE record
Details and sources

A vulnerability has been found in Edimax BR-6478AC 1.23. This issue affects the function formUSBAccount of the file /goform/formUSBAccount of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument UserName/Password leads to buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

VDB-367416 | Edimax BR-6478AC POST Request formUSBAccount buffer overflow — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗VDB-367416 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗Submit #818599 | Edimax BR6478ACV2 BR6478ACV2_v1.23 Buffer Overflow — BR-6478AC (vuldb.com) ↗
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