CVE-2026-3704: Wavlink NU516U1 · Command Injection
Affects Wavlink NU516U1Source CVE Database V5
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 5.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 92% 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 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WavlinkNU516U1 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-3704, affected organizations and users should immediately upgrade the Wavlink NU516U1 firmware to the vendor-released fixed version. If upgrading is not immediately possible, restrict remote access to the router’s management interface by disabling remote administration features or limiting access via firewall rules to trusted IP addresses only. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical assets. Monitoring network traffic for unusual activity or command injection attempts targeting /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi can help detect exploitation attempts. Employing intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for command injection patterns may provide additional defense. Regularly audit and update all network devices to ensure they are running supported and patched firmware versions. Vendors and administrators should verify that previous patches fully remediate vulnerabilities to avoid incomplete fixes. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any compromise resulting from exploitation.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Wavlink NU516U1 251208. This vulnerability affects the function sub_405B2C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi of the component Incomplete Fix CVE-2025-10959. The manipulation leads to command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Wlz1112/Wavlink-NU516U1-V251208-/blob/main/wavlink_DMZ.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Wlz1112/Wavlink-NU516U1-V251208-/blob/main/wavlink_DMZ.md (opens in a new tab)
- dl.wavlink.com/firmware/RD/WINSTAR_NU516U1-WO-A-2026-02-27-2fcf6ae-mt7628-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin (opens in a new tab)