Insecure Credential Storage in Edimax GS-5008PL by Edimax
CVE-2026-32842

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.

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

What is CVE-2026-32842?

The Edimax GS-5008PL firmware versions 1.00.54 and earlier contain a vulnerability related to insecure credential storage. This security issue permits attackers to access and download the configuration backup file (config.bin) via fupload.cgi. By doing so, they can extract plaintext usernames and passwords, thereby facilitating unauthorized administrative access. Organizations using this device should take immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with 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-adm...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.1
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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