CVE-2026-8229

Name: CVE-2026-8229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-10T05:16:12.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.1/10EPSS 4.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-8229 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. The affected element is the function WifiBasic of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. EPSS estimates a 4.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. The affected element is the function WifiBasic of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument AuthMethod/EncrypType results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now 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

4.94%

91.1th 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_8/8.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/800734Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362446Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362446/ctiPermissions Required, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8229?

How severe is CVE-2026-8229?

CVE-2026-8229 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8229?

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Source: NVD / NIST