VulnerabilityPublished 16 Feb 2026Updated 23 Feb 2026

CVE-2026-2528: 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

CVSS 4.0 base score

5.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 9.1% 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:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: Low
Vulnerable system availability: Low
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker requires privileges that provide basic capabilities that are typically limited to settings and resources owned by a single low-privileged user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges has the ability to access only non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: Low: Performance is reduced or there are interruptions in resource availability. Even if repeated exploitation of the vulnerability is possible, the attacker does not have the ability to completely deny service to legitimate users. The resources in the Vulnerable System are either partially available all of the time, or fully available only some of the time, but overall there is no direct, serious consequence to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation 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.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
WavlinkWL-WN579A3	Affected =20210219	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-2528, organizations should take immediate steps beyond generic advice: 1) Identify all Wavlink WL-WN579A3 devices running firmware up to 20210219 within the network. 2) Restrict remote and local access to the router’s management interface by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules limiting access to trusted administrators only. 3) Disable remote management features if not strictly necessary to reduce exposure. 4) Monitor network traffic and device logs for unusual commands or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 5) Where possible, replace affected devices with models from vendors that provide timely security updates and have a strong security track record. 6) If device replacement is not immediately feasible, consider deploying network-based intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting known exploit patterns for this vulnerability. 7) Maintain strict control over physical access to devices to prevent local exploitation. 8) Engage with Wavlink support channels persistently to seek firmware updates or official guidance. These targeted actions help reduce the attack surface and limit the potential impact until a vendor patch is available.

Description

A vulnerability was identified in Wavlink WL-WN579A3 up to 20210219. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Delete_Mac_list of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. The manipulation of the argument delete_list leads to command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Impact

The impact of CVE-2026-2528 on organizations using the Wavlink WL-WN579A3 router can be significant. Exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device without authentication, potentially leading to full device compromise. Attackers could alter network configurations, intercept or redirect traffic, deploy malware, or use the compromised router as a foothold for lateral movement within corporate or home networks. This could result in data breaches, service disruptions, or unauthorized access to sensitive internal systems. Given the router’s role as a network gateway, the vulnerability undermines both confidentiality and integrity of network communications. The availability of public exploits increases the likelihood of opportunistic attacks, especially in environments where these routers are deployed without adequate network segmentation or monitoring. The absence of vendor patches means affected organizations must rely on mitigations or device replacement, increasing operational costs and risk exposure. Overall, the vulnerability poses a medium-level threat with potential for serious consequences if exploited in targeted attacks or widespread campaigns.

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