Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini range extenders running listed firmware versions. If an administrator is logged in, an attacker could trick them into visiting a malicious page that sends an unauthorized request to the device, potentially executing commands. Treat this as high priority where these devices remain deployed.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any deployed affected Edimax extenders, especially in business networks. The issue can turn a browser-based trick against an authenticated administrator into command execution on the device, creating risk to network availability and integrity.
Technical view
CVE-2020-37149 is a CSRF issue in Edimax EW-7438RPn-v3 Mini firmware, reported against versions including 1.23 and 1.27. A crafted request to the device management interface endpoint /goform/mp can lead to command execution with the authenticated user’s privileges. CVSS is 8.1, with user interaction required and high integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where affected extenders are still in use and their management interface is reachable by administrators’ browsers. Internet exposure is not required; an attacker needs to induce an authenticated user to submit a crafted request.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, indicating public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies CSRF leading to command execution and references public exploit material, but the provided sources do not name a vendor patch or confirm active exploitation. Validate scope carefully because the affected product naming includes EW-7438RPn Mini and EW-7438RPn-v3 Mini references.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini devices and firmware versions.
- Check Edimax support channels for fixed firmware or retirement guidance.
- Restrict access to the management interface to trusted administrative networks.
- Avoid administering affected devices while browsing untrusted websites.
- Replace devices if no vendor-supported remediation is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether EW-7438RPn Mini devices are present in the environment.
- Record firmware versions and compare against listed affected versions 1.23 and 1.27.
- Verify management interfaces are not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review administrative access patterns for unnecessary exposure.
- Monitor vendor and advisory sources for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H2.85.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-48318CVE reference · exploit
- Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini Product PageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Edimax Technology EW-7438RPn-v3 Mini 1.27 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) to Command ExecutionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.