CVE-2026-8188
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CVE-2026-8188 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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