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CVE-2026-27842: Micro Research MR-GM5L-S1 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Affects Micro Research MR-GM5L-S1Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Micro Research Ltd.MR-GM5L-S1Affected
  • =firmware versions prior to v2.01.04N1_02
Fixed in–
Micro Research Ltd.MR-GM5A-L1Affected
  • =firmware versions prior to v2.01.04N1_02
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-27842, organizations should immediately upgrade affected MR-GM5L-S1 and MR-GM5A-L1 devices to firmware version v2.01.04N1_02 or later, where the authentication bypass issue is resolved. In addition to patching, network segmentation should be implemented to isolate these devices from untrusted networks and limit access to management interfaces strictly to authorized personnel. Employing strong network access controls, such as VPNs with multi-factor authentication for remote management, can further reduce exposure. Continuous monitoring of device logs and network traffic for unusual access patterns or configuration changes is recommended to detect potential exploitation attempts early. Where possible, disable unused alternate access paths or channels to minimize attack surface. Organizations should also maintain an inventory of affected devices and ensure timely updates as part of their vulnerability management program.

Description

Authentication bypass issue exists in MR-GM5L-S1 and MR-GM5A-L1, which may allow an attacker to bypass authentication and change the device configuration.

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