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CVE-2026-19981: OS Command Injection in GL.iNet A1300

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-19981cvecve-2026-19981
Published: 08/17/2026 (08/17/2026, 04:00:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: GL.iNet
Product: 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

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

Affected software

Affected versions
=4.0=4.1=4.2=4.3=4.4=4.5=4.6=4.7=4.8
CPE configurations (17)
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

AILast updated: 08/17/2026, 04:29:23 UTC

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.

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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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