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CVE-2026-5959

6.6 · MEDIUM

A security flaw has been discovered in GL.iNet GL-RM1, GL-RM10, GL-RM10RC and GL-RM1PE 1.8.1.

Published Apr 9, 2026CWE-287EPSS 0.86%

Overview

CVE-2026-5959 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A security flaw has been discovered in GL.iNet GL-RM1, GL-RM10, GL-RM10RC and GL-RM1PE 1.8.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Factory Reset Handler. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Upgrading to version 1.8.2 can resolve this issue. It is advisable to 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refdl.gl-inet.com/kvm/GitHubgithub.com/gl-inet/CVE-issues/blob/main/KVM/1.8.1/Remote%20Access%20Authentication%20Bypass%20After%20Factory%20Reset.mdRefvuldb.com/submit/786688Refvuldb.com/vuln/356512Refvuldb.com/vuln/356512/cti

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5959?

CVE-2026-5959 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 9, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-5959?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-5959?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-5959?

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