Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 1.00.54 and prior contain an insecure credential storage vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain administrator credentials by accessing configuration backup files. Attackers can download the config.bin file through fupload.cgi to extract plaintext username and password fields for unauthorized administrative access.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
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
|
|
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-admin-credentials-stored-…
disclosure@vulncheck.com