CVE-2026-3612 Wavlink WL-NU516U1 OTA Online Upgrade adm.cgi sub_405AF4 command injection

High 8.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Wavlink WL-NU516U1 routers via the OTA upgrade firmware_url parameter.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-3612?

CVE-2026-3612 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Wavlink WL-NU516U1, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 V240425. This affects the function sub_405AF4 of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi of the component OTA Online Upgrade. This manipulation of the argument firmware_url causes command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

Weakness: CWE-77, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-3612?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wavlink Wl-Nu516u1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3612?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-3612 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-3612 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-3612 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3pp-rgp6-46vg.

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