Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628. Affected is the function set_sys_adm of the file adm.cgi of the component Admin Password Handler. This manipulation causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component. 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-2026-07-13-4b8a21f-mt762
- https://github.com/oduoke567/WAVLINK-NU516U1-2026-05-1/blob/main/report2.md
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18590
- https://vuldb.com/submit/850527
- https://vuldb.com/submit/850560
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/385418
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/385418/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-18590?
CVE-2026-18590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628. Affected is the function set_sys_adm of the file adm.cgi of the component Admin Password Handler. This manipulation causes os comma...
How severe is CVE-2026-18590?
CVE-2026-18590 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-2026-18590?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.