Edimax GS-5008PL firmware version 1.00.54 and prior contain a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions by inducing logged-in administrators to visit malicious pages. Attackers can exploit the lack of anti-CSRF tokens and request validation to change passwords, upload firmware, reboot the device, perform factory resets, or modify network configurations.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from edimax, from edimax organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2026-03-17T22:16:14.673
2026-03-19T14:06:11.243
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CVSSv3.1: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | edimax | gs-5008pl_firmware | ≤ 1.00.54 | Yes |
| Hardware | edimax | gs-5008pl | - | No |
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