Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 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.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 2
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Edimax Gs-5008pl_Firmware
cpe:2.3:o:edimax:gs-5008pl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— |
<= 1.00.54
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|
Edimax Gs-5008pl
cpe:2.3:h:edimax:gs-5008pl:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
References 3
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/us/smb…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_list/data/edimax/us/smb_l…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-global-authentication-sta…
disclosure@vulncheck.com