CVE-2026-8188

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425. Affected is the function change_wifi_password of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. The manipulation of the argument wl_channel/wl_Pass/EncrypType leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): VulDB
CVSS severity: MEDIUM
CVSS score: 5.3 / 10
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
Effective score: 5.3 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-78, CWE-77
Reserved: 2026-05-08
Published: 2026-05-09 17:15 UTC
Last updated: 2026-05-11 19:32 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/8xxx/CVE-2026-8188.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-8188 — CVE-2026-8188

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NVD published: 2026-05-09 16:16:08 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-05-13 16:09:33 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 6.3 / 10 MEDIUM source: cna@vuldb.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Exploitability subscore: 2.8 / 10
Impact subscore: 3.4 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0009 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 24.97% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-28915
Assigner: VulDB
Published: May 9, 2026, 3:15:09 PM
Updated: May 11, 2026, 5:32:10 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 4.0): 5.3 / 10
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
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.0900
Vendors: WAVLINK
Products: NU516U1 (M16U1_V240425)

ENISA description: A vulnerability has been found in Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425. Affected is the function change_wifi_password of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. The manipulation of the argument wl_channel/wl_Pass/EncrypType leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

EUVD references (4)

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
Wavlink	NU516U1	`M16U1_V240425` (affected)	—

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (2) NVD

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-nu516u1_firmware:m16u1_v240425:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:wavlink:wl-nu516u1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Vendor references (4)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

VDB-362340 | Wavlink NU516U1 adm.cgi change_wifi_password os command injection vdb-entrytechnical-description
VDB-362340 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA) signaturepermissions-required
Submit #800727 | Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425 Command Injection third-party-advisory
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Wavlink/vuln_1/1.md exploit

MITRE references (4) cveawg.mitre.org

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VDB-362340 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA) signature, permissions-required
VDB-362340 | Wavlink NU516U1 adm.cgi change_wifi_password os command injection vdb-entry, technical-description
Submit #800727 | Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425 Command Injection third-party-advisory
https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Wavlink/vuln_1/1.md exploit

Web references (3)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8188 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8188 tenable:www.cve.org
https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org

NVD-tagged references (4)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://github.com/wudipjq/my_vuln/blob/main/Wavlink/vuln_1/1.md cna@vuldb.com ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/800727 cna@vuldb.com Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362340 cna@vuldb.com Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362340/cti cna@vuldb.com Permissions RequiredVDB Entry

Remediations (16)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2026 - 78 Vulnerabilities Fixed ...

web:cybersecuritynews.com

Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 3d Release Notes

web:techdocs.broadcom.com

What's New This release resolves CVE -2025-22224, CVE -2025-22225, and CVE -2025-22226. For more information on these vulnerabilities and their impact on Broadcom products, see VMSA-2025-0004.

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
138 CVEs Fixed: Netlogon RCE Leads Microsoft's Patch Pack - DNS Bug ...

web:vulert.com

Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 138 vulnerabilities, including critical Windows DNS and Netlogon RCE flaws. Learn the risks, key CVEs , mitigation steps, and how Vulert can help.

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, April 14, 2026

web:www.cisecurity.org

<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
April 2026 Patch Tuesday: Updates and Analysis | CrowdStrike

web:www.crowdstrike.com

Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 164 CVEs , featuring 8 Critical vulnerabilities, one exploited zero-day, and one disclosed zero-day.

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2026

web:www.oracle.com

This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
CVE 2026 — The Vulnerabilities That Matter Most Right Now

web:www.penligent.ai

Second, chipset and OEM dependencies make remediation slower and messier than software-only patching. Google's bulletin explains the two Android patch levels for March 2026 and clarifies that devices with security patch levels of 2026 -03-01 or 2026 -03-05 are protected against the associated issues, depending on applicable components.

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What's new, improved and fixed

web:www.windowslatest.com

Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security improvements.

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis

web:zecurit.com

Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .

2026-05-23 21:04 UTC
Windows Kerberos RC4 deprecation: what will break in Active ... - 4sysops

web:4sysops.com

Starting in April 2026 , Windows updates will change the default Kerberos ticket issuance behavior to AES-SHA1 for accounts without explicit encryption settings, while RC4 can still be used where explicitly enabled. This change, driven by CVE - 2026 -20833, affects every Windows Server environment where service accounts or devices still rely on RC4. Any service account, NAS device, or legacy ...

2026-05-26 02:50 UTC
Security Advisory Bulletin 064 | Ubiquiti Community

web:community.ui.com

Published: May 21, 2026 Updated: May 22, 2026 Version: 1.1 Revision: 1.1 Summary 1 of 5 A malicious actor with access to the network and high privileges could exploit an Improper Input Validation vulnerability found in UniFi OS devices to execute a Command Injection. Affected Products: UniFi OS Server (Version 5.0.6 and earlier) Mitigation : Update your UniFi OS Server to Version 5.0.8 or later ...

2026-05-26 02:50 UTC
Nvd - Cve-2026-8188

web:nvd.nist.gov

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

2026-05-26 02:50 UTC
Android Security Bulletins - Android Open Source Project

web:source.android.com

This Section contains the available Android Security Bulletins, which provide fixes for possible issues affecting Android devices.

2026-05-26 02:50 UTC
March 23, 2026—Hotpatch KB5085518 (OS Builds 26200.7985 and 26100.7985 ...

web:support.microsoft.com

This out-of-band update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5085518) includes fixes and improvements. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of Windows software updates ...

2026-05-26 02:50 UTC
Microsoft Patches 138 Vulnerabilities, Including DNS and Netlogon RCE Flaws

web:thehackernews.com

Microsoft patched 138 flaws, including 30 Critical bugs, as AI discovery expands Patch Tuesday risk.

2026-05-26 02:50 UTC

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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-8188.json.

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