CVE-2026-32838
Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 Transmits Credentials Over Cleartext HTTP
Description
Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 1.00.54 and prior use cleartext HTTP for the web management interface without implementing TLS or SSL encryption. Attackers on the same network can intercept management traffic to capture administrator credentials and sensitive configuration data.
INFO
Published Date :
March 17, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 19, 2026, 2:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-32838
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update device firmware to the latest version.
- Configure the management interface to use HTTPS.
- Disable HTTP access to the management interface.
- Restrict network access to the management interface.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:edimax:gs-5008pl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 1.00.54 OR cpe:2.3:h:edimax:gs-5008pl:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_switches/gs-5008pl/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_list/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_products/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-transmits-credentials-over-cleartext-http Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 1.00.54 and prior use cleartext HTTP for the web management interface without implementing TLS or SSL encryption. Attackers on the same network can intercept management traffic to capture administrator credentials and sensitive configuration data. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-319 Added Reference https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_switches/gs-5008pl/ Added Reference https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_list/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_products/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-transmits-credentials-over-cleartext-http