CVE-2024-45262: An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.
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CVE-2024-45262 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mt2500 firmware, axt1800 firmware, ax1800 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. The params parameter in the call method of the /rpc endpoint is vulnerable to arbitrary directory traversal, which enables attackers to execute scripts under any path.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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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.
gl-inet a1300 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 4.5.17
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5.17
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 x300b firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 4.5.17
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5.17
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.
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-45262?
mt2500 firmware: upgrade to 4.6.4; axt1800 firmware: upgrade to 4.6.4; ax1800 firmware: upgrade to 4.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-45262 being exploited?
CVE-2024-45262 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-2024-45262 affect?
CVE-2024-45262 affects mt2500 firmware, axt1800 firmware, ax1800 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.2. The params parameter in the call method of the /rpc endpoint is vulnerable to arbitrary directory traversal, which enables atta
How urgent is CVE-2024-45262?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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