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CVE-2026-32842

6.5 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Mar 17, 2026edimaxCWE-312EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-32842 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting edimax gs-5008pl_firmware. It was published on March 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from edimax. Update gs-5008pl_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
edimaxgs-5008pl_firmware0Affected

References

Refwww.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_switches/gs-5008pl/Refwww.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_list/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_products/Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-admin-credentials-stored-in-cleartext

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32842?

CVE-2026-32842 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting edimax gs-5008pl_firmware. It was published on March 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-32842?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-32842?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from edimax. Update gs-5008pl_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-32842?

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