CVE-2026-32842: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in EDIMAX Technology Co., Ltd. Edimax GS-5008PL
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-32842 describes a cleartext storage vulnerability in Edimax GS-5008PL firmware versions 1.00.54 and prior. The vulnerability allows attackers to download configuration backup files through the fupload.cgi interface and retrieve administrator credentials stored in plaintext. This exposure leads to unauthorized administrative access without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges beyond local access to the backup file download functionality.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can access the fupload.cgi endpoint can obtain plaintext administrator credentials, resulting in unauthorized administrative control over the affected device. This compromises device integrity and potentially network security. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1 (high severity), indicating a significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users should check the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the fupload.cgi endpoint and configuration backup files to trusted users only, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
CVE-2026-32842: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in EDIMAX Technology Co., Ltd. Edimax GS-5008PL
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
EDIMAX Technology Co., Ltd.
Edimax GS-5008PL
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-32842 describes a cleartext storage vulnerability in Edimax GS-5008PL firmware versions 1.00.54 and prior. The vulnerability allows attackers to download configuration backup files through the fupload.cgi interface and retrieve administrator credentials stored in plaintext. This exposure leads to unauthorized administrative access without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges beyond local access to the backup file download functionality.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can access the fupload.cgi endpoint can obtain plaintext administrator credentials, resulting in unauthorized administrative control over the affected device. This compromises device integrity and potentially network security. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1 (high severity), indicating a significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users should check the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the fupload.cgi endpoint and configuration backup files to trusted users only, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-16T18:11:41.758Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b9ce80771bdb1749db6354
Added to database: 03/17/2026, 21:58:24 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 13:44:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 10:01:30 UTC
Views: 177
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