CVE-2026-18685 (GCVE-0-2026-18685)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-03 23:15 – Updated: 2026-08-04 14:19
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
GL.iNet GL-MT3000 modem.so glc set_upgrade command injection
Summary
A security vulnerability has been detected in GL.iNet GL-MT3000 up to 4.4.5. Impacted is the function set_upgrade of the file /cgi-bin/glc of the component modem.so. Such manipulation leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure and confirmed the existence of the vulnerability.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
Assigner
References
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|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/385611 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/385611/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18685 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/851593 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/StrTzz123/iot_vul/tree/main/GL… | exploitpatch |
Impacted products
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