CVE-2026-8229 (GCVE-0-2026-8229)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-10 04:15 – Updated: 2026-05-11 15:00
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Wavlink NU516U1 wireless.cgi WifiBasic os command injection
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
Assigner
References
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| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362446 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
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| https://vuldb.com/submit/800734 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Wavl… | exploit |
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Nomenclature
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