CVE-2020-37150: Edimax EW-7438RPn-v3 Mini 1.27 allows unauthenticated attackers to access the /wizard_reboot.asp page in unset

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-37150 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 allows unauthenticated attackers to access the /wizard_reboot.asp page in unsetup mode, which discloses the Wi-Fi SSID and security key. Attackers can retrieve the wireless password by sending a GET request to this endpoint, exposing sensitive information without authentication.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-201
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.

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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-2020-37150?

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

Is CVE-2020-37150 being exploited?

CVE-2020-37150 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-2020-37150 affect?

CVE-2020-37150 affects ew-7438rpn mini firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Edimax EW-7438RPn-v3 Mini 1.27 allows unauthenticated attackers to access the /wizard_reboot.asp page in unsetup mode, which discloses the Wi-Fi SSID and security key. Attackers can retrieve the wireless password by sending a GET request to

How urgent is CVE-2020-37150?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

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