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Edimax IC-7100 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

CVE advisoryKnown Exploit

CVE-2025-1316

The affected product is an IP camera. Such devices are designed to be public-facing or are frequently exposed directly to the internet to facilitate remote monitoring and management, often without authentication or via exposed administrative web interfaces.

OS Command Injection

Edimax Ic 7100 Firmware

Halo Surface Signal: 5 out of 5 — more likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

The Edimax IC-7100 product is vulnerable to specially crafted requests. This flaw allows unauthorized code execution on the device. The business impact could involve compromised device functionality or data.

Edimax IC-7100 devices
Improper request neutralization
Remote code execution possible

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute code remotely on an affected device. The attack involves sending specially crafted requests that are not properly neutralized by the device's request handling. Successful exploitation can lead to an attacker gaining control over the device.

External network exposure required.
Unauthenticated attacker sends crafted requests.
Remote code execution achieved.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its critical severity and widespread exploitation. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized remote control over affected devices, potentially leading to data breaches, network compromise, or disruption of operations. The lack of vendor support for the affected product exacerbates the risk, making immediate mitigation or device replacement essential.

Likely attacker skill level: Low
Required access or conditions: None
Business risk or urgency: Critical

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute remote code on the affected device by sending specially crafted requests. The risk is amplified because the vulnerability is externally exposed and has a high severity. The vendor has indicated the product may be end-of-life or end-of-service, suggesting discontinuation of use as a primary mitigation.

Identify all Edimax IC-7100 devices.
Isolate affected devices from networks.
Discontinue product use.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Edimax IC-7100 IP Camera?

The Edimax IC-7100 is an IP camera used for video surveillance. These devices are often deployed for security monitoring in various environments.

What kind of weakness does CVE-2025-1316 represent?

CVE-2025-1316 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78). This means an attacker can trick the device into running unintended operating system commands.

How can an attacker exploit this Edimax IC-7100 vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this by sending specially crafted requests to the camera. The camera does not properly handle these requests, allowing the attacker to execute code remotely. No authentication is required to trigger this vulnerability.

Who should be concerned about the Edimax IC-7100 vulnerability?

Organizations with Edimax IC-7100 IP cameras are at risk, especially if these devices are internet-facing. The Halo Surface Signal indicates a 'Very likely' exposure due to the nature of IP cameras often being accessible online.

What is the first step to address this CVE?

The primary recommendation is to discontinue use of the Edimax IC-7100, as it may be an end-of-life or end-of-service product. If that's not immediately possible, isolating affected devices from networks is advised.

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Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.