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Ax1800 Firmware CVE-2025-67090

MEDIUM
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CWE-307)
2026-01-08 cve@mitre.org
5.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Brute-force prevention, rate limiting
Impact

CVSS 5.1 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Ax1800 Firmware versions up to 4.2.0 is affected by improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts (CVSS 5.1).

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts) affects Ax1800 Firmware. The LuCI web interface on Gl Inet GL.Inet AX1800 Version 4.6.4 & 4.6.8 are vulnerable. Fix available in version 4.8.2 GL.Inet AX1800 Version 4.6.4 & 4.6.8 lacks rate limiting or account lockout mechanisms on the authentication endpoint (/cgi-bin/luci). An unauthenticated attacker on the local network can perform unlimited password attempts against the admin interface.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.1 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Jan 16, 2026 - 21:28 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 08, 2026 - 16:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The LuCI web interface on Gl Inet GL.Inet AX1800 Version 4.6.4 & 4.6.8 are vulnerable. Fix available in version 4.8.2 GL.Inet AX1800 Version 4.6.4 & 4.6.8 lacks rate limiting or account lockout mechanisms on the authentication endpoint (/cgi-bin/luci). An unauthenticated attacker on the local network can perform unlimited password attempts against the admin interface.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using version 4.8.2 GL.Inet AX1800 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-67090 rated CVSS 5.1. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 63% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:ax1800_firmware:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:ax1800_firmware:4.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:ax1800_firmware:4.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2024-39227 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 06

GL-iNet products AR750/AR750S/AR300M/AR300M16/MT300N-V2/B1300/MT1300/SFT1200/X750 v4.3.11, MT3000/MT2500/AXT1800/AX1800/

CVE-2024-39228 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 06

GL-iNet products AR750/AR750S/AR300M/AR300M16/MT300N-V2/B1300/MT1300/SFT1200/X750 v4.3.11, MT3000/MT2500/AXT1800/AX1800/

CVE-2024-39226 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 06

GL-iNet products AR750/AR750S/AR300M/AR300M16/MT300N-V2/B1300/MT1300/SFT1200/X750 v4.3.11, MT3000/MT2500/AXT1800/AX1800/

CVE-2024-39225 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 06

GL-iNet products AR750/AR750S/AR300M/AR300M16/MT300N-V2/B1300/MT1300/SFT1200/X750 v4.3.11, MT3000/MT2500/AXT1800/AX1800/

CVE-2024-45262 HIGH POC
8.8 Oct 24

An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. Rated h

CVE-2024-45261 HIGH POC
8.0 Oct 24

An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. Rated h

CVE-2024-45260 HIGH POC
8.0 Oct 24

An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. Rated h

CVE-2024-27356 HIGH POC
7.5 Feb 27

An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely explo

CVE-2025-67091 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Jan 08

Ax1800 Firmware versions up to 4.2.0 is affected by improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts (CVSS 6.5)

CVE-2024-45259 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Oct 24

An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. Rated m

CVE-2025-66848 CRITICAL
9.8 Dec 30

Remote command execution in JD Cloud NAS-series routers (AX1800, AX3000, AX6600, BE6500, ER1 and ER2 firmware) allows un

CVE-2024-39229 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Aug 06

An issue in GL-iNet products AR750/AR750S/AR300M/AR300M16/MT300N-V2/B1300/MT1300/SFT1200/X750 v4.3.11, MT3000/MT2500/AXT

References

Advisories & patches

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