CVE-2026-3715: Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Wavlink WL-WN579X3-CSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% 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:H/VI:H/VA:H/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 |
|---|---|---|
| WavlinkWL-WN579X3-C | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-3715, organizations should immediately upgrade affected Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C devices to firmware version 20260226 or later, which contains the official patch. Network administrators should also restrict access to the device’s management interfaces, especially the /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi endpoint, by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules that limit exposure to trusted IP addresses only. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting the del_flag parameter can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular firmware audits to ensure devices are up to date and consider deploying intrusion detection systems capable of identifying buffer overflow attack patterns. For environments where immediate patching is not feasible, disabling remote management or restricting it to VPN connections can reduce risk. Finally, vendors and developers should adopt secure coding practices, including rigorous input validation and boundary checks, to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future products.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This affects the function sub_40139C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument del_flag results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 20260226 is able to mitigate this issue. You should 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.