CVE-2026-8188 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-8188: Wavlink NU516U1 adm.cgi change_wifi_password os command injection

Vendor Wavlink
Product NU516U1
Weakness CWE-78
Published May 9, 2026
Last update May 11, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 9, 2026 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated