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Wl Wn579a3 Firmware CVE-2026-2528

LOW
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)
2026-02-16 cna@vuldb.com
2.1
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Input neutralization, injection prevention
Impact

CVSS 6.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, command injection.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Command injection in the Wavlink WL-WN579A3 wireless router firmware allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the delete_list parameter in the /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no vendor patch is currently available. Affected devices running firmware versions up to 20210219 face risk of complete system compromise from authenticated network access.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 CVSS 6.3

A vulnerability was identified in Wavlink WL-WN579A3 up to 20210219. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Delete_Mac_list of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. [CVSS 6.3 MEDIUM]

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Affects Wl-Wn579A3 Firmware. A vulnerability was identified in Wavlink WL-WN579A3 up to 20210219. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Delete_Mac_list of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. The manipulation of the argument delete_list leads to command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.1 LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Severity Changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
6.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)
PoC Detected
Feb 18, 2026 - 20:04 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 16, 2026 - 02:16 nvd
MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in Wavlink WL-WN579A3 up to 20210219. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Delete_Mac_list of the file /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi. The manipulation of the argument delete_list leads to command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Wavlink WL-WN579A3 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-2528, a injection vulnerability rated CVSS 6.3. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute code or inject malicious input. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: deploy WAF rules, restrict network access, enable logging.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 41% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

30
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn579a3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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