CVE-2026-3661: Wavlink WL-NU516U1 · Command Injection
Affects Wavlink WL-NU516U1Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · 18% EPSS · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 18.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WavlinkWL-NU516U1 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately inventory their network to identify any Wavlink WL-NU516U1 devices running version 240425. Until an official patch is released, network segmentation should be enforced to isolate these devices from critical systems. Access to the device's administrative interface should be restricted using strong authentication controls and IP whitelisting. Monitoring network traffic for unusual commands or activity related to /cgi-bin/adm.cgi can help detect exploitation attempts. If possible, disable or restrict the ota_new_upgrade function or the CGI interface to reduce attack surface. Regularly check for vendor updates or security advisories and apply patches promptly once available. Additionally, consider deploying network-based intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting known exploit patterns for this vulnerability. Conduct penetration testing to validate the effectiveness of mitigations and ensure no residual exposure remains.
Description
A flaw has been found in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 240425. This affects the function ota_new_upgrade of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. This manipulation of the argument model causes command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.