CVE-2024-45261: Incorrect Authorization
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Oct 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
- Monitor GL-iNet vendor communications closely for official patches or firmware updates addressing CVE-2024-45261 and apply them immediately upon release.
- Until patches are available, restrict network access to affected devices by implementing strict firewall rules limiting management interface exposure to trusted networks only.
- Employ network segmentation to isolate GL-iNet devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data environments.
- Enable and review device logs and network traffic monitoring to detect unusual authentication attempts or session reuse patterns indicative of SID misuse.
- Consider deploying multi-factor authentication (MFA) if supported by the device firmware to add an additional layer of authentication security.
- Regularly audit device configurations and user accounts to identify unauthorized changes or privilege escalations.
- If possible, temporarily disable remote management features or restrict them to VPN access to reduce attack surface.
- 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.