PatchTheCVECVE-2024-27356: An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices
CVE-2024-27356 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mt6000 firmware, xe3000 firmware, x3000 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices. Attackers can download files such as logs via commands, potentially obtaining critical user information. This affects MT6000 4.5.5, XE3000 4.4.4, X3000 4.4.5, MT3000 4.5.0, MT2500 4.5.0, AXT1800 4.5.0, AX1800 4.5.0, A1300 4.5.0, S200 4.1.4-0300, X750 4.3.7, SFT1200 4.3.7, XE300 4.3.7, MT1300 4.3.10, AR750 4.3.10, AR750S 4.3.10, AR300M 4.3.10, AR300M16 4.3.10, B1300 4.3.10, MT300N-v2 4.3.10, X300
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 23.9% (top 2%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2024-02-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: GL-iNet MT6000 4.5.5 - Arbitrary File Download
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-27356?
mt6000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; xe3000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; x3000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-27356 being exploited?
CVE-2024-27356 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-27356 affect?
CVE-2024-27356 affects mt6000 firmware, xe3000 firmware, x3000 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices. Attackers can download files such as logs via commands, potentially obtaining critical user information. This affects MT6000 4.5.5, XE3000 4.4.4, X3000 4.4.5, MT3000 4.5.0, MT2500 4.5.0, A
How urgent is CVE-2024-27356?
Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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