CVE-2026-2527: Wavlink WL-WN579A3 · Command Injection
Affects Wavlink WL-WN579A3Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 9.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
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 16 Feb 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WavlinkWL-WN579A3 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
First, isolate the affected Wavlink WL-WN579A3 devices from untrusted networks, restricting access to the router’s management interface to trusted internal IP addresses only. Disable remote management features if enabled. Employ network segmentation to limit the router’s exposure and reduce the attack surface. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or command injection attempts targeting /cgi-bin/login.cgi. Consider replacing affected devices with routers from vendors that provide timely security updates and support. If replacement is not immediately feasible, implement strict firewall rules and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect and block exploitation attempts. Regularly audit router configurations and logs for signs of compromise. Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and the importance of limiting access to device management interfaces. Finally, maintain an inventory of all Wavlink WL-WN579A3 devices to ensure comprehensive coverage of mitigation efforts.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-WN579A3 up to 20210219. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cgi-bin/login.cgi. Executing a manipulation of the argument key can lead to command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.