CVE-2026-19981: OS Command Injection in GL.iNet A1300
CVE-2026-19981 is an OS command injection vulnerability in multiple GL.iNet router models up to firmware version 4.8. It affects the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature, specifically through manipulation of the switch_power/restore_power argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vendor has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in 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 4.0 through 4.8. It is located in the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature where improper handling of the switch_power/restore_power argument allows remote attackers to perform OS command injection. The vendor has confirmed the vulnerability but has not yet released a patch or official remediation. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low to limited impacts on confidentiality, integrity, availability, scope, and security requirements.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on affected GL.iNet devices. This could lead to unauthorized control or disruption of the device. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider disabling the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature if possible or restrict network access to the device to trusted sources to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-19981: OS Command Injection in GL.iNet A1300
Description
CVE-2026-19981 is an OS command injection vulnerability in multiple GL.iNet router models up to firmware version 4.8. It affects the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature, specifically through manipulation of the switch_power/restore_power argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vendor has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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 exists in 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 4.0 through 4.8. It is located in the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature where improper handling of the switch_power/restore_power argument allows remote attackers to perform OS command injection. The vendor has confirmed the vulnerability but has not yet released a patch or official remediation. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low to limited impacts on confidentiality, integrity, availability, scope, and security requirements.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on affected GL.iNet devices. This could lead to unauthorized control or disruption of the device. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider disabling the Wi-Fi Timer Power-Schedule feature if possible or restrict network access to the device to trusted sources to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-16T13:38:20.583Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a828a03bf8831d53932565a
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 04:11:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 04:29:23 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 04:29:23 UTC
Views: 4
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