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Ax1800 Firmware CVE-2025-67091

MEDIUM
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CWE-307)
2026-01-08 cve@mitre.org
6.5
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 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Adjacent Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker (requires 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 0.0% 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 6.5).

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This vulnerability (CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts) exists in the LuCI web component. in GL Inet GL.Inet AX1800 Version 4.6.4 & 4.6.8 are vulnerable. GL.Inet AX1800 Version 4.6.4 & 4.6.8 in the GL.iNet custom opkg wrapper script located at /usr/libexec/opkg-call. The script is executed with root privileges when triggered via the LuCI web interface or authenticated API calls to manage packages. The vulnerable code uses shell redirection to create a lock file in the world-writable /tmp directory.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Jan 16, 2026 - 21:28 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 08, 2026 - 16:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue in GL Inet GL.Inet AX1800 Version 4.6.4 & 4.6.8 are vulnerable. GL.Inet AX1800 Version 4.6.4 & 4.6.8 in the GL.iNet custom opkg wrapper script located at /usr/libexec/opkg-call. The script is executed with root privileges when triggered via the LuCI web interface or authenticated API calls to manage packages. The vulnerable code uses shell redirection to create a lock file in the world-writable /tmp directory.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using GL Inet GL.Inet AX1800 should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-67091 rated CVSS 6.5. 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: Moderate
Compensating Controls

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

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 87% 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 0.0%
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

Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Controlled
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

52
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
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-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

CVE-2025-67090 MEDIUM POC
5.1 Jan 08

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

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