Skip to main content
VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2024-45261: Incorrect Authorization

Source CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.0High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 42% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 24 Oct 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

AI-suggested

  1. Monitor GL-iNet vendor communications closely for official patches or firmware updates addressing CVE-2024-45261 and apply them immediately upon release.
  2. Until patches are available, restrict network access to affected devices by implementing strict firewall rules limiting management interface exposure to trusted networks only.
  3. Employ network segmentation to isolate GL-iNet devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data environments.
  4. Enable and review device logs and network traffic monitoring to detect unusual authentication attempts or session reuse patterns indicative of SID misuse.
  5. Consider deploying multi-factor authentication (MFA) if supported by the device firmware to add an additional layer of authentication security.
  6. Regularly audit device configurations and user accounts to identify unauthorized changes or privilege escalations.
  7. If possible, temporarily disable remote management features or restrict them to VPN access to reduce attack surface.
  8. Educate network administrators on the risks and signs of exploitation related to this vulnerability to improve incident response readiness.

Description

An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. The SID generated for a specific user is not tied to that user itself, which allows other users to potentially use it for authentication. Once an attacker bypasses the application's authentication procedures, they can generate a valid SID, escalate privileges, and gain full control.

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…