CVE-2026-32841: Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 Global Authentication State Across All Clients

Published Mar 17, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Edimax GS-5008PL<=1.00.54
All of the following
Edimax GS-5008PL firmware<=1.00.54
Edimax GS-5008PL

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Edimax GS-5008PL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.00.54

Event History

Mar 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 58194
Event
via FIRST·02:43 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32841?

CVE-2026-32841 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthenticated access to the management interface.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32841?

To fix CVE-2026-32841, upgrade the Edimax GS-5008PL firmware to a version later than 1.00.54.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-32841?

CVE-2026-32841 affects users of the Edimax GS-5008PL running firmware version 1.00.54 or earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-32841?

CVE-2026-32841 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-32841?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-32841 to gain unauthorized access to the management interface of the affected device.

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