CVE-2026-5959: Improper Authentication in GL.iNet GL-RM1
CVE-2026-5959 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting GL. iNet GL-RM1, GL-RM10, GL-RM10RC, and GL-RM1PE devices running version 1. 8. 1. The flaw exists in the Factory Reset Handler component and allows improper authentication through remote manipulation. Exploitation is considered difficult due to high attack complexity. The vendor has released version 1. 8. 2 which addresses this issue, and upgrading is recommended to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper authentication in the Factory Reset Handler component of GL.iNet GL-RM1 series devices running firmware version 1.8.1. An attacker can remotely manipulate this component to bypass authentication controls. The attack complexity is high, making exploitation challenging. The vendor responded promptly and released firmware version 1.8.2 to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over affected devices. However, the high complexity reduces the likelihood of widespread exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected GL.iNet devices from version 1.8.1 to version 1.8.2, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Since the vendor has released a fixed version, applying this update is the recommended remediation.
CVE-2026-5959: Improper Authentication in GL.iNet GL-RM1
Description
CVE-2026-5959 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting GL. iNet GL-RM1, GL-RM10, GL-RM10RC, and GL-RM1PE devices running version 1. 8. 1. The flaw exists in the Factory Reset Handler component and allows improper authentication through remote manipulation. Exploitation is considered difficult due to high attack complexity. The vendor has released version 1. 8. 2 which addresses this issue, and upgrading is recommended to mitigate the risk.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper authentication in the Factory Reset Handler component of GL.iNet GL-RM1 series devices running firmware version 1.8.1. An attacker can remotely manipulate this component to bypass authentication controls. The attack complexity is high, making exploitation challenging. The vendor responded promptly and released firmware version 1.8.2 to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over affected devices. However, the high complexity reduces the likelihood of widespread exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected GL.iNet devices from version 1.8.1 to version 1.8.2, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Since the vendor has released a fixed version, applying this update is the recommended remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T09:50:43.991Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d7bcce1cc7ad14dad7b709
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 2:50:54 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:05:42 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 3:52:57 PM
Views: 4
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