How severe is CVE-2026-3612?

CVE-2026-3612 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-2026-3612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-3612?

CVE-2026-3612 affects Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3612?

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-2026-3612 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-3612 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9964.

When was CVE-2026-3612 published?

CVE-2026-3612 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-3612

CVE-2026-3612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.3
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9964
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware
Published: 2026-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3612?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-3612?: CVE-2026-3612 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-2026-3612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-3612?: CVE-2026-3612 affects Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3612?: 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-2026-3612 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-3612 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9964.
When was CVE-2026-3612 published?: CVE-2026-3612 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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