How severe is CVE-2026-32842?

CVE-2026-32842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-32842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-32842?

CVE-2026-32842 affects Edimax Gs-5008pl Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32842?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-32842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12655.

When was CVE-2026-32842 published?

CVE-2026-32842 was published on 2026-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32842

CVE-2026-32842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Edimax Gs-5008pl Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12655
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Edimax Gs-5008pl Firmware
Published: 2026-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32842?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-32842?: CVE-2026-32842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-32842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32842?: CVE-2026-32842 affects Edimax Gs-5008pl Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-32842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12655.
When was CVE-2026-32842 published?: CVE-2026-32842 was published on 2026-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:edimax:gs-5008pl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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