GL.iNet GL-MT3000 up to 4.4.5 ovpn-client.so Native Plugin /cgi-bin/glc ovpn-client.check_config filename command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in GL.iNet GL-MT3000 up to 4.4.5. Affected is the function ovpn-client.check_config of the file /cgi-bin/glc of the component ovpn-client.so Native Plugin. Executing a manipulation of the argument filename can lead to command injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-18601. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure and confirmed the existence of the vulnerability.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in GL.iNet GL-MT3000 up to 4.4.5. This vulnerability affects the function ovpn-client.check_config of the file /cgi-bin/glc of the component ovpn-client.so Native Plugin. The manipulation of the argument filename with an unknown input leads to a command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. 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-2026-18601. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/03/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure and confirmed the existence of the vulnerability.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

08/03/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-18601 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-18601
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-385516
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2026 09:00
Changes: 08/03/2026 09:00 (60)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: strforexc
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #851540: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 4.4.5 Command Injection (by strforexc)

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