CVE-2026-8228: OS Command Injection in Wavlink NU516U1
A security vulnerability has been detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. Impacted is the function advance of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. Such manipulation of the argument wlan_conf/Channel/skiplist/ieee_80211h leads to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Wavlink NU516U1 version 240425. The advance function in the /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi file improperly processes the wlan_conf/Channel/skiplist/ieee_80211h parameter, enabling remote OS command injection. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and limited privileges required. The vendor was notified early, but no patch or official remediation has been published. The device is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor firmware updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized control or disruption of device functionality. The impact is limited by the requirement of low privileges and the vulnerability's partial vector and impact metrics, resulting in a medium severity rating. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting remote access to the device's management interfaces and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid exposing the vulnerable interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or firmware upgrades.
CVE-2026-8228: OS Command Injection in Wavlink NU516U1
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. Impacted is the function advance of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. Such manipulation of the argument wlan_conf/Channel/skiplist/ieee_80211h leads to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Wavlink NU516U1 version 240425. The advance function in the /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi file improperly processes the wlan_conf/Channel/skiplist/ieee_80211h parameter, enabling remote OS command injection. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and limited privileges required. The vendor was notified early, but no patch or official remediation has been published. The device is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor firmware updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized control or disruption of device functionality. The impact is limited by the requirement of low privileges and the vulnerability's partial vector and impact metrics, resulting in a medium severity rating. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting remote access to the device's management interfaces and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid exposing the vulnerable interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or firmware upgrades.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-09T07:54:51.721Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a000b4dcbff5d861022addc
Added to database: 05/10/2026, 04:36:29 UTC
Last enriched: 05/17/2026, 10:09:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 96
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