Cleartext HTTP Vulnerability in Edimax GS-5008PL Firmware
CVE-2026-32838

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.

Status
Edimax Gs-5008pl
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-32838?

The Edimax GS-5008PL firmware versions 1.00.54 and earlier expose a serious vulnerability by using cleartext HTTP for its web management interface. As there is no implementation of TLS or SSL encryption, attackers within the same network can easily intercept management traffic. This allows for the capture of administrator credentials and sensitive configuration data, posing a significant risk to network security. Users are advised to upgrade their firmware to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Edimax GS-5008PL 0 <= 1.00.54

References

https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_det...
product
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_lis...
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-tra...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kazuma Matsumoto, a security researcher at GMO Cybersecurity by IERAE, Inc.
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