What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-4166?

CVE-2026-4166 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.0 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-4166?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-4166. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-4166?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify cross-site scripting controls are in place.

Wl Nu516U1 CVE-2026-4166

EUVD-2026-12208 LOW

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-03-15 VulDB

XSS Wl Nu516U1 Wavlink

2.0

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-79 OWASP Top 10:2025 A03:2021 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V5 - Validation, Sanitization and Encoding Input validation, output encoding, parameterized queries MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, deface content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. With a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW), this represents a low risk. Public exploit code is available, increasing the likelihood of exploitation.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker injects a JavaScript payload into a vulnerable input field. When another user views the page, the script executes in their browser, stealing their session token.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 15, 2026

A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 240425.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 15, 2026 - 06:00 CVSS 3.5

RemediationAI

Encode all user-supplied output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers. Use HTTPOnly and Secure cookie flags.

Affected VersionsENISA

WL-NU516U1 240425

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Cross-site scripting (XSS) allows injection of client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users due to insufficient output encoding.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.0 LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/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

Passive

Vulnerable system: Confidentiality

None

Vulnerable system: Integrity

Low

Vulnerable system: Availability

None

Subsequent system: Confidentiality

None

Subsequent system: Integrity

None

Subsequent system: Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

MEDIUM LOW

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

5.1 (MEDIUM) 2.0 (LOW)

Severity Changed

Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 NVD

LOW MEDIUM

CVSS changed

Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 NVD

3.5 (LOW) 5.1 (MEDIUM)

PoC Detected

Mar 16, 2026 - 14:53 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 15, 2026 - 05:32 nvd

LOW 3.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 240425. The impacted element is the function sub_404F68 of the file /cgi-bin/login.cgi. The manipulation of the argument homepage/hostname results in cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-4166 is a low-severity vulnerability in A vulnerability involving cross-site scripting (CVSS 3.5). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard cross-site scripting mitigations apply if patching is delayed.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 90% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

6 sources

Confidence: High

EUVD

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

VulDB

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 0.0%

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.