CVE-2026-3662: 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
- 18.6% 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
- Immediately restrict access to the management interface of the Wavlink WL-NU516U1 device to trusted networks only, using firewall rules or network segmentation.
- Disable or restrict the vulnerable usb_p910 functionality if possible until a patch is available.
- Monitor network traffic and device logs for unusual command execution patterns or unauthorized access attempts.
- Apply any vendor-provided patches or firmware updates as soon as they are released.
- If patching is delayed, consider replacing affected devices with alternative hardware not vulnerable to this issue.
- Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) to detect exploitation attempts targeting the /cgi-bin/adm.cgi endpoint.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on network devices to identify similar vulnerabilities.
- Maintain an inventory of all Wavlink devices and their firmware versions to ensure timely vulnerability management.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 240425. This vulnerability affects the function usb_p910 of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. Such manipulation of the argument Pr_mode leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.