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CVE-2026-18686: Command Injection in GL.iNet GL-MT3000

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18686cvecve-2026-18686
Published: 08/04/2026 (08/04/2026, 00:00:12 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: GL.iNet
Product: GL-MT3000

Description

CVE-2026-18686 is a critical command injection vulnerability in the GL.iNet GL-MT3000 device affecting versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.5. The flaw exists in the nas-web.add_user function within the /cgi-bin/glc component, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vendor has confirmed the vulnerability but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.3critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

GL.iNet

GL-MT3000

Affected versions
=4.4.0=4.4.1=4.4.2=4.4.3=4.4.4=4.4.5

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 18:25:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects the GL.iNet GL-MT3000 router models running firmware versions 4.4.0 to 4.4.5. The issue lies in the nas-web RPC Wrapper component, specifically the nas-web.add_user function in the /cgi-bin/glc file. By manipulating this function remotely, an attacker can perform command injection, potentially executing arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating critical severity, with no privileges or user interaction required for exploitation. Public exploit code is available, and the vendor has acknowledged the issue but has not published a fix or mitigation.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected GL.iNet GL-MT3000 devices without authentication or user interaction. This can lead to full compromise of the device, potentially impacting network security and device integrity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting remote access to the affected function or device, and monitor for exploit attempts. Follow updates from GL.iNet for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-03T15:50:09.485Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a713369bf32cb7a347704c5

Added to database: 08/04/2026, 00:33:45 UTC

Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:25:09 UTC

Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:33 UTC

Views: 134

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