CVE-2026-8228 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. Impacted is the function advance of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. Such manipulation of the argument wlan_conf/Channel/skiplist/ieee_80211h leads to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wavlink	Wl-Nu516U1 Firmware	m16u1_v240425
Wavlink	Wl-Nu516U1	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78 CWE-77

References

https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Wavlink/vuln_7/7.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/800733Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362445Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362445/ctiPermissions RequiredVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8228?

CVE-2026-8228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). A security vulnerability has been detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. Impacted is the function advance of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. Such manipulation of the argument wlan_conf/Channel/skiplist/i...

How severe is CVE-2026-8228?

CVE-2026-8228 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-2026-8228?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wavlink Wl-Nu516U1 Firmware, Wavlink Wl-Nu516U1.