CVE-2026-3715
CVE-2026-3715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn579x3-c Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- CVSS v4: 7.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-10221
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn579x3-c Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This affects the function sub_40139C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument del_flag results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 20260226 is able to mitigate this issue. 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-3715?
- A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This affects the function sub_40139C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument del_flag results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 20260226 is able to mitigate this issue. 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-3715?
- CVE-2026-3715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-3715 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-2026-3715?
- CVE-2026-3715 affects Wavlink Wl-wn579x3-c Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-3715?
- 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-2026-3715 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-3715 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10221.
- When was CVE-2026-3715 published?
- CVE-2026-3715 was published on 2026-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://dl.wavlink.com/firmware/RD/WN579X3C_WAVLINK_V20260226_WO_cb3003b2.bin
- https://github.com/Litengzheng/vul_db/blob/main/WL-WN579X3-C/vul_17/README.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349660
- https://vuldb.com/?id.349660
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.765325
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn579x3-c_firmware:231124:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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