Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628 Config Import Password os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628. This affects an unknown function of the component Config Import. The manipulation of the argument Password leads to os command injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-18587. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should 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.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Config Import. The manipulation of the argument Password with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-18587. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at dl.wavlink.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-52160). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: dl.wavlink.com

Timelineinfo

08/02/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/03/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-18587 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-18587
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-385415
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2026 22:38
Updated: 08/03/2026 23:52
Changes: 08/02/2026 22:38 (58), 08/03/2026 23:52 (1)
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Submitter: oduoke
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #850494: WAVLINK WL-NU516U1 2026-05-15 (build 708c073-mt7628) Command Injection (by oduoke)

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