RCE in Wavlink Nu516u1
CVE-2026-8188
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.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.065 (93.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Wavlink Nu516u1 — versions M16U1_V240425
- Wavlink Wl-nu516u1
- Wavlink Wl-nu516u1_firmware — versions m16u1_v240425
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-8188?
- CVE-2026-8188 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Nu516u1, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2026-05-09.
- How severe is CVE-2026-8188?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.