CVE-2026-18686: Command Injection in GL.iNet GL-MT3000
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-18686: Command Injection in GL.iNet 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
Affected software
GL.iNet
GL-MT3000
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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