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CVE-2024-45263: An issue was discovered on certain GL-iNet devices, including MT6000, MT3000, MT2500, AXT1800, and AX1800 4.6.

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-45263 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mt6000 firmware, mt3000 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. The upload interface allows the uploading of arbitrary files to the device. Once the device executes the files, it can lead to information leakage, enabling complete control.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorAdjacent network
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-434
Published2024-10-24
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gl-inet

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

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 mt3000 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 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-2024-45263?

mt6000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mt3000 firmware: upgrade to 4.6.4; mt2500 firmware: upgrade to 4.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45263 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45263 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-2024-45263 affect?

CVE-2024-45263 affects mt6000 firmware, mt3000 firmware, mt2500 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 upload interface allows the uploading of arbitrary files to the device. Once the device executes the files, it can lead to

How urgent is CVE-2024-45263?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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