CVE-2026-32842

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: March 17, 2026 Modified: March 19, 2026
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Description

Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 1.00.54 and prior contain an insecure credential storage vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain administrator credentials by accessing configuration backup files. Attackers can download the config.bin file through fupload.cgi to extract plaintext username and password fields for unauthorized administrative access.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_switches/gs-5008pl/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_list/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_products/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-admin-credentials-stored-in-cleartext
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
5th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

Affected Vendors

edimax

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