CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2026-03-12

CVE-2026-26795

gl-inet ar300m16_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2026-26795)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-26795 impacting gl-inet ar300m16_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
GL-iNet GL-AR300M16 v4.3.11 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the module parameter in the M.get_system_log function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted input.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gl-inet / ar300m16_firmware
Affected Versions 4.3.11
Weakness Enumeration CWE-77

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-26795 impacting gl-inet ar300m16_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-26795.yaml
id: cve-2026-26795

info:
  name: gl-inet ar300m16_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-26795 affecting gl-inet ar300m16_firmware.
    Evaluation: GL-iNet GL-AR300M16 v4.3.11 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the module parameter in the M.get_system_log function. Thi...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-26795
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-26795
    cwe-id: CWE-77
  tags: cve,cve-2026-26795,gl-inet,ar300m16_firmware,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ar300m16_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-26795.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-26795
# Target: gl-inet ar300m16_firmware | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-26795 (gl-inet ar300m16_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gl-inet ar300m16_firmware scope (4.3.11).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-26795.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-26795
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ar300m16_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ar300m16_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ar300m16_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ar300m16_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ar300m16_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-26795 in gl-inet ar300m16_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gl-inet ar300m16_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-26795?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-26795?

CVE-2026-26795 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-26795
Weakness CWE-77
Vendor gl-inet
Product ar300m16_firmware
Published 2026-03-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H