CVE-2025-67089: A command injection vulnerability exists in the GL-iNet GL-AXT1800 router firmware v4.6.8

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HIGH 8.1MITIGATE

CVE-2025-67089 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting gl-axt1800 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A command injection vulnerability exists in the GL-iNet GL-AXT1800 router firmware v4.6.8. The vulnerability is present in the `plugins.install_package` RPC method, which fails to properly sanitize user input in package names. Authenticated attackers can exploit this to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2026-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gl-inet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gl-inet gl-axt1800 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 4.2.0 · 4.6.4 · 4.6.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.0

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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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-2025-67089?

gl-axt1800 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-67089 being exploited?

CVE-2025-67089 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-2025-67089 affect?

CVE-2025-67089 affects gl-axt1800 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A command injection vulnerability exists in the GL-iNet GL-AXT1800 router firmware v4.6.8. The vulnerability is present in the `plugins.install_package` RPC method, which fails to properly sanitize user input in package names. Authenticated

How urgent is CVE-2025-67089?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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