Vulnerability · Published Aug 3, 2026 · Assigned by VulDB

CVE-2026-18587Wavlink WL-NU516U1 Config Import os command injection

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity OS command injection in WL-NU516U1 from Wavlink. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.0% (higher than 81% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.0%top 19.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

A flaw has been found in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Config Import. Executing a manipulation of the argument Password can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been published and may be used. It is advisable 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.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628

Weakness: CWE-78, CWE-77 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

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