CVE-2026-8190: Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425 · Command Injection
Source GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 03:43 UTC
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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WavlinkNU516U1 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the device's management interface to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the vulnerable parameters. Avoid exposing the affected CGI endpoint to untrusted networks.
Description
CVE-2026-8190 is a remote OS command injection vulnerability in the Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425 device. The flaw exists in the 'wan' function of the /cgi-bin/adm.cgi file, where attacker-controlled input parameters (ppp_username, ppp_passwd, rwan_ip, rwan_mask, rwan_gateway) are passed directly, allowing command injection. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.3 (medium severity) and public exploit code has been disclosed. No patch or fixed version information is currently available.