RCE in Wavlink Nu516u1

CVE-2026-8192

A security flaw has been discovered in Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425. This vulnerability affects the function wzdap of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument EncrypType/wl_Pass is directly passed by the attacker/so we can control the EncrypType/wl_Pass results in os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.058 (92.7th 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

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-2026-8192?
CVE-2026-8192 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-2026-8192?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.