CVE-2026-32842

MEDIUM

6.5

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.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score6.5

SeverityMEDIUM

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published3/17/2026

Last Modified3/19/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

edimax:gs-5008pledimax:gs-5008pl_firmware

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_switches/gs-5008pl/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_list/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_products/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-admin-credentials-stored-in-cleartext(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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