CVE-2026-8188

Medium

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425. Affected is the function change_wifi_password of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. The manipulation of the argument wl_channel/wl_Pass/EncrypType leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.3
Exploit probability—
ProductWavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware
PublishedMay 9, 2026
First seenMay 9, 2026

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmwarem16u1_v240425—

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CVE-2026-8188 · Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware · Dark Radar