CVE-2026-8188

Name: CVE-2026-8188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-09T16:16:08.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.1/10EPSS 5.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-8188 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425. Affected is the function change_wifi_password of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. EPSS estimates a 5.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

2.1/10

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/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

5.45%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wavlink	Wl-Nu516u1 Firmware	m16u1_v240425

References

https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Wavlink/vuln_1/1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/800727Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362340Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362340/ctiPermissions Required, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8188?

How severe is CVE-2026-8188?

CVE-2026-8188 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8188?

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Source: NVD / NIST