CVE-2026-32841
CVE-2026-32841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Gs-5008pl Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-1108.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v4: 9.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12653
- Weakness: CWE-1108
- Affected product: Edimax Gs-5008pl Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Edimax GS-5008PL firmware versions 1.00.54 and prior contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access the management interface. Attackers can exploit the global authentication flag mechanism to gain administrative access without credentials after any user authenticates, enabling unauthorized password changes, firmware uploads, and configuration modifications.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32841?
- Edimax GS-5008PL firmware versions 1.00.54 and prior contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access the management interface. Attackers can exploit the global authentication flag mechanism to gain administrative access without credentials after any user authenticates, enabling unauthorized password changes, firmware uploads, and configuration modifications.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32841?
- CVE-2026-32841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-32841 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-32841?
- CVE-2026-32841 affects Edimax Gs-5008pl Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-32841?
- 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-2026-32841 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-32841 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12653.
- When was CVE-2026-32841 published?
- CVE-2026-32841 was published on 2026-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_switches/gs-5008pl/
- https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_list/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_products/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-global-authentication-state-across-all-clients
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:edimax:gs-5008pl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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