CVE-2026-8188 (GCVE-0-2026-8188)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-09 15:15 – Updated: 2026-05-11 17:32
VLAI?
Title
Wavlink NU516U1 adm.cgi change_wifi_password os command injection
Summary
A vulnerability has been found in Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425. Affected is the function change_wifi_password of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. The manipulation of the argument wl_channel/wl_Pass/EncrypType leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
Severity ?
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
CWE
Assigner
References
URL Tags
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362340 vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362340/cti signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/submit/800727 third-party-advisory
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Wavl… exploit
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Wavlink NU516U1 Affected: M16U1_V240425
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Credits
Ziyue Xie (VulDB User) VulDB CNA Team
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