CVE-2026-32290: GL-iNet Comet KVM · Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Affects GL-iNet Comet KVMSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High : upgrade to 1.8.2 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.8.2
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade GL-iNet Comet KVM to 1.8.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GL-iNetComet KVM | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediately update all GL-iNet Comet KVM devices to firmware version 1.8.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
- Implement strict network segmentation and access controls to limit local network access to KVM devices, reducing the risk of MitM attacks.
- Use secure, authenticated channels (e.g., VPNs, TLS) for firmware updates to prevent interception or tampering.
- Disable automatic or user-initiated firmware updates unless performed by trusted administrators.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual update attempts or anomalies in device behavior post-update.
- Employ cryptographic verification mechanisms beyond MD5, such as digital signatures, to validate firmware authenticity.
- Educate personnel responsible for device maintenance about the risks of firmware tampering and the importance of verifying update sources.
- Consider deploying intrusion detection systems to detect potential MitM or update server compromise attempts.
- Regularly audit device firmware versions and integrity to detect unauthorized changes promptly.
Description
The GL-iNet Comet (GL-RM1) KVM before version 1.8.2 does not sufficiently verify the authenticity of uploaded firmware files. An attacker-in-the-middle or a compromised update server could modify the firmware and the corresponding MD5 hash to pass verification.
References
- eclypsium.com/blog/your-kvm-is-the-weak-link-how-30-dollar-devices-can-own-your-entire-network/ (opens in a new tab)
- raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2025/va-26-076-01.json (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32290 (opens in a new tab)
- dl.gl-inet.com/release/kvm/release/RM1/1.8.2 (opens in a new tab)