CVE-2020-37125: Edimax EW-7438RPn-v3 Mini 1.27 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated atta

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-37125 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ew-7438rpn mini firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Edimax EW-7438RPn-v3 Mini 1.27 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the /goform/mp endpoint. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests with command injection payloads to download and execute malicious scripts on the device.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	7.1% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-02-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: edimax

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-05 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

edimax ew-7438rpn mini firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.27

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.27

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · proftpd · FIXED · 1.3.9e-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-fcb0a25c2f · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-fcb0a25c2f

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48318

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-37125?

ew-7438rpn mini firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-37125 being exploited?

CVE-2020-37125 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-37125 affect?

CVE-2020-37125 affects ew-7438rpn mini firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Edimax EW-7438RPn-v3 Mini 1.27 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the /goform/mp endpoint. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted PO

How urgent is CVE-2020-37125?

Priority 71/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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