CVE-2026-19981: OS Command Injection in GL.iNet A1300
CVE-2026-19981 is an OS command injection vulnerability affecting multiple GL.iNet router models up to firmware version 4.8.x. The flaw exists in the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature, where manipulation of the switch_power or restore_power arguments can lead to remote command execution. The vendor has confirmed the vulnerability's existence. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects GL.iNet routers including models A1300, AX1800, AXT1800, BE1400, BE3600, BE6500, BE9300, BE10000, E5800, MT2500, MT3000, MT3600BE, MT5000, MT6000, X2000, X3000, and XE3000 running firmware versions up to 4.8.x. It involves an OS command injection in the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature triggered by manipulating the switch_power or restore_power arguments. The attack can be performed remotely without user interaction and requires low privileges. The vendor has acknowledged the issue but has not yet released a fix or mitigation instructions. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely on affected devices, potentially compromising device integrity and control. The impact is rated medium due to limited privileges required and low complexity, but the actual damage depends on the attacker's commands and environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should limit network exposure of affected devices and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature. No official mitigation or workaround has been provided by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2026-19981: OS Command Injection in GL.iNet A1300
Description
CVE-2026-19981 is an OS command injection vulnerability affecting multiple GL.iNet router models up to firmware version 4.8.x. The flaw exists in the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature, where manipulation of the switch_power or restore_power arguments can lead to remote command execution. The vendor has confirmed the vulnerability's existence. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
GL.iNet
A1300
GL.iNet
AX1800
GL.iNet
AXT1800
GL.iNet
BE1400
GL.iNet
BE3600
GL.iNet
BE6500
GL.iNet
BE9300
GL.iNet
BE10000
GL.iNet
E5800
GL.iNet
MT2500
GL.iNet
MT3000
GL.iNet
MT3600BE
GL.iNet
MT5000
GL.iNet
MT6000
GL.iNet
X2000
GL.iNet
X3000
GL.iNet
XE3000
cpe:2.3:a:gl.inet:a1300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:gl.inet:ax1800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:gl.inet:axt1800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:gl.inet:be1400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:gl.inet:be3600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:gl.inet:be6500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects GL.iNet routers including models A1300, AX1800, AXT1800, BE1400, BE3600, BE6500, BE9300, BE10000, E5800, MT2500, MT3000, MT3600BE, MT5000, MT6000, X2000, X3000, and XE3000 running firmware versions up to 4.8.x. It involves an OS command injection in the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature triggered by manipulating the switch_power or restore_power arguments. The attack can be performed remotely without user interaction and requires low privileges. The vendor has acknowledged the issue but has not yet released a fix or mitigation instructions. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely on affected devices, potentially compromising device integrity and control. The impact is rated medium due to limited privileges required and low complexity, but the actual damage depends on the attacker's commands and environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should limit network exposure of affected devices and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature. No official mitigation or workaround has been provided by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-16T13:38:20.583Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a828a03bf8831d53932565a
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 04:11:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 13:28:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 05:14:48 UTC
Views: 64
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