CVE-2026-32840

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.

CVSS v3 5.4 MEDIUM

5.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.3 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_switches/gs-5008pl/	Product
https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_list/data/edimax/us/smb_legacy_products/	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-stored-xss-via-device-name	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND

cpe:2.3:o:edimax:gs-5008pl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:h:edimax:gs-5008pl:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-17 22:16

Updated : 2026-03-19 14:04

NVD link : CVE-2026-32840

Mitre link : CVE-2026-32840

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-32840

JSON object : View

Products Affected

edimax

gs-5008pl
gs-5008pl_firmware

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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