What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37097?

CVE-2020-37097 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Ew 7438rpn Mini Firmware are affected by CVE-2020-37097?

The Ew-7438Rpn Mini wireless router (firmware versions up to 1.13) contains a critical credential protection flaw that could allow attackers to extract administrative credentials, potentially…

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-37097?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37097. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37097?

Within 24 hours: Identify all Ew-7438Rpn Mini devices in your environment and document firmware versions; isolate affected devices to a segregated network if possible. Within 7 days: Contact the vendor for patch availability and interim guidance; implement enhanced monitoring for unauthorized access attempts on affected devices; change all default and administrative credentials to complex passwords. Within 30 days: Develop a device replacement or upgrade strategy if patches remain unavailable; deploy additional network controls (see compensating controls) and conduct a full network access review.

Ew 7438rpn Mini Firmware CVE-2020-37097

HIGH

Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522)

2026-02-03 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Information Disclosure Ew 7438rpn Mini Firmware

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 20, 2026 - 15:45 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 03, 2026 - 22:16 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.13 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that exposes WiFi network configuration details through the wlencrypt_wiz.asp file. Attackers can access the script to retrieve sensitive information including WiFi network name and plaintext password stored in device configuration variables.

AnalysisAI

Ew-7438Rpn Mini Firmware versions up to 1.13 is affected by insufficiently protected credentials (CVSS 7.5).

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affects Ew-7438Rpn Mini Firmware. Edimax EW-7438RPn 1.13 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that exposes WiFi network configuration details through the wlencrypt_wiz.asp file. Attackers can access the script to retrieve sensitive information including WiFi network name and plaintext password stored in device configuration variables.