GL.iNet GL-RM1/GL-RM10/GL-RM10RC/GL-RM1PE 1.8.1 Factory Reset improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GL.iNet GL-RM1, GL-RM10, GL-RM10RC and GL-RM1PE 1.8.1. This affects an unknown part of the component Factory Reset Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-5959. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GL.iNet GL-RM1, GL-RM10, GL-RM10RC and GL-RM1PE 1.8.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Factory Reset Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-5959. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.

Upgrading to version 1.8.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at dl.gl-inet.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-20928). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GL-RM1/GL-RM10/GL-RM10RC/GL-RM1PE 1.8.2

Timelineinfo

04/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-5959 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5959
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356512
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2026 11:55
Updated: 04/09/2026 18:26
Changes: 04/09/2026 11:55 (55), 04/09/2026 18:26 (1)
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Submitter: GLiNet
Cache ID: 216:1FA:103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #786688: GL.iNet KVM 1.8.1 Access Authentication Bypass (by GLiNet)

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