CVE-2026-8229
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CVE-2026-8229 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 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
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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