Is CVE-2026-32840 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-32840 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-03-19.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-32840?

CVE-2026-32840 has a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X.

How do I patch CVE-2026-32840?

Patch guidance is available from edimax security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-32840.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-32840?

1 product: edimax gs-5008pl firmware.

CVE-2026-32840 - remediation guidance & executive summary

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 Metrics

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: passive
Confidentiality: undefined
Integrity: undefined
Availability: undefined
Weaknesses: CWE-79 · Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Metadata

Primary Vendor: EDIMAX
Published: 3/17/2026
Last Modified: 3/19/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2026-32840

Description

CVSS Metrics

Metadata

Affected Products

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary