CVE-2026-8229
Medium
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. The affected element is the function WifiBasic of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument AuthMethod/EncrypType results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.3
Exploit probability—
ProductWavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware
PublishedMay 10, 2026
First seenMay 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-78OS command injectionCWE-77Command injection
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware | m16u1_v240425 | — |
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