CVE-2026-8229 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-8229: Wavlink NU516U1 wireless.cgi WifiBasic os command injection

Vendor Wavlink
Product NU516U1
Weakness CWE-78
Published May 10, 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 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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 10, 2026 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated