CVE-2026-8230: OS Command Injection in Wavlink NU516U1
A flaw has been found in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. The impacted element is the function sys_login1 of the file /cgi-bin/login.cgi. Executing a manipulation of the argument ipaddr can lead to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Wavlink NU516U1 version 240425 involves an OS command injection via the sys_login1 function in /cgi-bin/login.cgi. Manipulating the ipaddr argument can lead to execution of arbitrary operating system commands remotely. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed with an available exploit, but no vendor-provided fix or mitigation has been confirmed. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, and no user interaction required.
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 medium CVSS score indicates a moderate risk, with the potential for significant impact depending on the attacker's goals and network environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting network access to the device's management interface and employing network-level protections may reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-8230: OS Command Injection in Wavlink NU516U1
Description
A flaw has been found in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. The impacted element is the function sys_login1 of the file /cgi-bin/login.cgi. Executing a manipulation of the argument ipaddr can lead to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published 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 in Wavlink NU516U1 version 240425 involves an OS command injection via the sys_login1 function in /cgi-bin/login.cgi. Manipulating the ipaddr argument can lead to execution of arbitrary operating system commands remotely. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed with an available exploit, but no vendor-provided fix or mitigation has been confirmed. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, and no user interaction required.
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 medium CVSS score indicates a moderate risk, with the potential for significant impact depending on the attacker's goals and network environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting network access to the device's management interface and employing network-level protections may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-09T07:54:57.297Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a000b4dcbff5d861022ade8
Added to database: 05/10/2026, 04:36:29 UTC
Last enriched: 05/17/2026, 10:48:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 121
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