CVE-2020-37097Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated Wi-Fi credential disclosure via exposed script

Published Feb 3, 2026 · Updated Feb 3, 2026

Information disclosure in Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini 1.13 allows remote attackers to read Wi-Fi credentials via wlencrypt_wiz.asp. The script exposes device configuration variables containing the network name and plaintext password without enforcing authentication. Network access to the browser-based management interface is sufficient, and the disclosed credentials enable access to the protected wireless network.

CVSS severity8.7
High
EPSS probability0.40%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Information disclosure in Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini 1.13 allows remote attackers to read Wi-Fi credentials via wlencrypt_wiz.asp. The script exposes device configuration variables containing the network name and plaintext password without enforcing authentication. Network access to the browser-based management interface is sufficient, and the disclosed credentials enable access to the protected wireless network.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-37097
Published
Feb 3, 2026
Updated
Feb 3, 2026
Vendor
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
Product
EW-7438RPn Mini
Classifications
CWE-522, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 3, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 3, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=1.13

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. · EW-7438RPn Miniversion=1.13

Published CVSS scores

8.7VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
7.5VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-522Insufficiently Protected Credentials
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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