Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 Stored XSS via Device Name
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 1.00.54 and prior contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the system_name_set.cgi script that allows attackers to inject arbitrary script code by manipulating the sysName parameter. Attackers can send a crafted POST request with malicious script payload that executes when management pages including system_data.js are viewed by administrators.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edimax | Edimax GS-5008PL | up to 1.0.54 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Edimax GS-5008PL VendorEdimax Affected up to 1.0.54 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-32840
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-mgcj-3w53-qpg2
References
More Edimax Gs-5008pl Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-25304 Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 Global Authentication State Across All Clients CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.2
- TI-2026-25301 Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 Transmits Credentials Over Cleartext HTTP CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
- TI-2026-25305 Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 Admin Credentials Stored in Cleartext CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.1
- TI-2026-25302 Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 CSRF via Management CGI Endpoints CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 5.1
Sources
- CVE-2026-32840 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-32840 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-mgcj-3w53-qpg2 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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