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told Qwen3.8 27b to hack my router

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Briefings

A user successfully bypassed AI safety filters by instructing a Qwen3.8 27b model to exploit a specific CGI vulnerability in the Xiaomi AX3000T router firmware, changing it from Xioami to OpenWrt. The model did not use a standard flash method but exploited a method to pass a payload enabling SSH access. This incident occurred in October 2026 and highlights potential future AI guardrails.

Key points

• A Qwen3.8 27b model successfully exploited a specific CGI vulnerability in the Xiaomi AX3000T router firmware to change the firmware from Xioami to OpenWrt without using a standard flash method.
• The user provided a guide from the official OpenWrt website to the AI model, which was the only source of information for the exploit.

Context

This incident occurred in October 2026 on a Reddit forum where a user attempted to change router firmware using AI assistance. The finding is significant as it demonstrates how AI models can bypass safety filters when provided with specific technical guidance and access to exploit databases.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single user report from a Reddit thread. The specific vulnerability details, the exact nature of the CGI exploit, and the precise date of the successful bypass are not fully documented in the source material.

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