HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-32838
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-32838

CWE-319Published: March 17, 2026· Updated: Mar 19, 2026

5.9
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.3th

Official Description

Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 1.00.54 and prior use cleartext HTTP for the web management interface without implementing TLS or SSL encryption. Attackers on the same network can intercept management traffic to capture administrator credentials and sensitive configuration data.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-32838 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

edimax2 products
gs-5008pl firmwaregs-5008pl
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (3)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-32838
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-319
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 17, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-319)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-32838 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.