How severe is CVE-2026-2567?

CVE-2026-2567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-2567 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2567?

CVE-2026-2567 affects Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2567?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-2567 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2567 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7663.

When was CVE-2026-2567 published?

CVE-2026-2567 was published on 2026-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2567

CVE-2026-2567 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.3
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7663
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware
Published: 2026-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was detected in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 20251208. This vulnerability affects the function sub_401218 of the file /cgi-bin/nas.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument User1Passwd results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2567?: A vulnerability was detected in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 20251208. This vulnerability affects the function sub_401218 of the file /cgi-bin/nas.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument User1Passwd results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2026-2567?: CVE-2026-2567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-2567 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2567?: CVE-2026-2567 affects Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2567?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-2567 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2567 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7663.
When was CVE-2026-2567 published?: CVE-2026-2567 was published on 2026-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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