CVE-2020-37096: Edimax EW-7438RPn - Cross-Site Request Forgery (MAC Filtering)

Published Feb 3, 2026
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Updated

Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.13 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the MAC filtering configuration interface. Attackers can craft malicious web pages to trick users into adding unauthorized MAC addresses to the device's filtering rules without their consent.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Edimax EW-7438RPn
All of the following
Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini firmware=1.13
Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini

Event History

Feb 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-37096?

CVE-2020-37096 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized MAC address filtering.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-37096?

To fix CVE-2020-37096, users should update their Edimax EW-7438RPn device to the latest firmware version provided by Edimax.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-37096?

CVE-2020-37096 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the MAC filtering configuration interface.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2020-37096?

CVE-2020-37096 affects users of the Edimax EW-7438RPn versions prior to the fixed versions that mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2020-37096 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2020-37096 can lead to unauthorized access by allowing attackers to manipulate MAC filtering settings without authentication.

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