Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-NU516U1-A M16U1_V240425. The affected element is the function sub_401D68 of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi of the component POST Parameter Handler. This manipulation of the argument SSID2G2/SSID5G2/AuthMethod2/WPAPSK12 causes command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The affected component should be upgraded. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://dl.wavlink.com/firmware/RD/WINSTAR_NU516U1-WO-A-2026-06-22-5ccde97-mt762
- https://github.com/Svigo-o/Wavlink_vul/tree/main/wavlink-wl-nu516u1-wireless-mul
- https://github.com/Svigo-o/Wavlink_vul/tree/main/wavlink-wl-nu516u1-wireless-mul
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-13538
- https://vuldb.com/submit/834019
- https://vuldb.com/submit/834021
- https://vuldb.com/submit/834022
- https://vuldb.com/submit/834023
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/374546
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/374546/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-13538?
CVE-2026-13538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-NU516U1-A M16U1_V240425. The affected element is the function sub_401D68 of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi of the component POST Parameter Handler. This ma...
How severe is CVE-2026-13538?
CVE-2026-13538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-13538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.