CVE-2024-45260: An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.
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HIGH 8.0MITIGATEMITIGATEUPGRADE
CVE-2024-45260 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting mt6000 firmware, b1300 firmware, mt2500 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, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. Users who belong to unauthorized groups can invoke any interface of the device, thereby gaining complete control over it.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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gl-inet mt6000 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 4.6.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gl-inet b1300 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 4.3.17
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.3.17
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gl-inet mt2500 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: >= 4.6.2 and < 4.6.4
Fixed in: 4.6.4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gl-inet axt1800 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: >= 4.6.2 and < 4.6.4
Fixed in: 4.6.4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gl-inet ax1800 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: >= 4.6.2 and < 4.6.4
Fixed in: 4.6.4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
gl-inet b3000 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 4.5.18
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5.18
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-45260?
mt6000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; b1300 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mt2500 firmware: upgrade to 4.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-45260 being exploited?
CVE-2024-45260 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-2024-45260 affect?
CVE-2024-45260 affects mt6000 firmware, b1300 firmware, mt2500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. Users who belong to unauthorized groups can invoke any interface of the device, thereby gaining complete control over it.
How urgent is CVE-2024-45260?
Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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