How severe is CVE-2026-8229?

CVE-2026-8229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-8229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8229?

CVE-2026-8229 affects Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8229?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-8229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28977.

When was CVE-2026-8229 published?

CVE-2026-8229 was published on 2026-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-8229

CVE-2026-8229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-28977
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware
Published: 2026-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. The affected element is the function WifiBasic of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument AuthMethod/EncrypType results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8229?: A vulnerability was detected in Wavlink NU516U1 240425. The affected element is the function WifiBasic of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument AuthMethod/EncrypType results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2026-8229?: CVE-2026-8229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-8229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8229?: CVE-2026-8229 affects Wavlink Wl-nu516u1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-8229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28977.
When was CVE-2026-8229 published?: CVE-2026-8229 was published on 2026-05-10 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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