PatchTheCVECVE-2024-28077: A denial-of-service issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices
CVE-2024-28077 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mt6000 firmware, x3000 firmware, xe3000 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A denial-of-service issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices. Some websites can detect devices exposed to the external network through DDNS, and consequently obtain the IP addresses and ports of devices that are exposed. By using special usernames and special characters (such as half parentheses or square brackets), one can call the login interface and cause the session-management program to crash, resulting in customers being unable to lo
Why this priority
- High severity
- 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 | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2024-08-26 |
| 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
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-2024-28077?
mt6000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; x3000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; xe3000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-28077 being exploited?
CVE-2024-28077 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-2024-28077 affect?
CVE-2024-28077 affects mt6000 firmware, x3000 firmware, xe3000 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A denial-of-service issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices. Some websites can detect devices exposed to the external network through DDNS, and consequently obtain the IP addresses and ports of devices that are exposed. By using spe
How urgent is CVE-2024-28077?
Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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