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Command Injection in GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Online Firmware Upgrade Handler

IdentifiersCVE-2026-12187CWE-77· Improper Neutralization of Special…

CVE-2026-12187 is a remotely exploitable command injection vulnerability affecting GL.iNet GL-MT3000 devices running firmware up to version 4.4.5. The flaw is reported in an unknown functionality within /usr/bin/one_click_upgrade, the Online Firmware Upgrade Handler. By manipulating input handled by this upgrade mechanism, an attacker can trigger command injection on the device. Public exploit disclosure has been noted. The issue is fixed in firmware version 4.7.

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Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to inject and execute commands on the affected GL.iNet GL-MT3000 device. Given the reported high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, exploitation could enable full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access to data, modification of system state or configuration, and disruption of device operation.

Mitigation

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If immediate upgrade is not possible, reduce exposure to the Online Firmware Upgrade Handler by restricting remote access to device management and upgrade-related interfaces to trusted administrative networks only. Limit who can reach the affected device, disable or avoid use of online upgrade functionality where operationally feasible, and monitor for suspicious upgrade-related requests or unexpected command execution. No specific vendor workaround beyond upgrading was provided in the available content.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade affected GL.iNet GL-MT3000 devices to firmware version 4.7 or later. The provided content states that version 4.7 addresses the vulnerability. Apply the vendor-fixed firmware across all affected devices and verify that older vulnerable firmware versions up to 4.4.5 are no longer in use.
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