How severe is CVE-2020-37097?

CVE-2020-37097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-37097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-37097?

CVE-2020-37097 affects Edimax Ew-7438rpn Mini Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37097?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2020-37097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31002.

When was CVE-2020-37097 published?

CVE-2020-37097 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-37097

CVE-2020-37097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Ew-7438rpn Mini Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31002
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Edimax Ew-7438rpn Mini Firmware
Published: 2026-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.13 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that exposes WiFi network configuration details through the wlencrypt_wiz.asp file. Attackers can access the script to retrieve sensitive information including WiFi network name and plaintext password stored in device configuration variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37097?: Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.13 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that exposes WiFi network configuration details through the wlencrypt_wiz.asp file. Attackers can access the script to retrieve sensitive information including WiFi network name and plaintext password stored in device configuration variables.
How severe is CVE-2020-37097?: CVE-2020-37097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-37097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-37097?: CVE-2020-37097 affects Edimax Ew-7438rpn Mini Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2020-37097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31002.
When was CVE-2020-37097 published?: CVE-2020-37097 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:edimax:ew-7438rpn_mini_firmware:1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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