MEDIUM CVSS 6.3
Published: 2026-05-09

CVE-2026-8190

wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2026-8190)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-8190 impacting wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425. Affected by this issue is the function wan of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. This manipulation of the argument ppp_username/ppp_passwd/rwan_ip/rwan_mask/rwan_gateway is directly passed by the attacker/so we can control the ppp_username/ppp_passwd/rwan_ip/rwan_mask/rwan_gateway causes os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product wavlink / wl-nu516u1_firmware
Affected Versions m16u1_v240425
Weakness Enumeration CWE-77

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-8190 impacting wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-8190.yaml
id: cve-2026-8190

info:
  name: wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-8190 affecting wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink NU516U1 M16U1_V240425. Affected by this issue is the function wan of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. This manipul...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-8190
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 6.3
    cve-id: CVE-2026-8190
    cwe-id: CWE-77
  tags: cve,cve-2026-8190,wavlink,wl-nu516u1_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wl-nu516u1_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-8190.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-8190
# Target: wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware | CVSS: 6.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-8190 (wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware scope (m16u1_v240425).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-8190.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-8190
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wl-nu516u1_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wl-nu516u1_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wl-nu516u1_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wl-nu516u1_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wl-nu516u1_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-8190 in wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update wavlink wl-nu516u1_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-8190?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-8190?

CVE-2026-8190 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-8190
Weakness CWE-77
Vendor wavlink
Product wl-nu516u1_firmware
Published 2026-05-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L