Medium severity · published Mar 17, 2026
CVE-2026-32840
Edimax GS-5008PL <= 1.00.54 Stored XSS via Device Name
5.4
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 13% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
EG
Edimax GS-5008PL · EDIMAX Technology Co., Ltd.
through 1.0.54 · source: vendor
GF
Gs-5008pl Firmware · Edimax
through 1.00.54 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32840
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32840
Product
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/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edimax-gs-5008pl-stored-xss-via-device-name
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