CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-32841

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations, allowing attackers to make unauthorized password changes, upload firmware, and modify device configurations.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures, such as restricting access to the management interface.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS