Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
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. |
| 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. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 15, 2026
A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 240425.
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RemediationAI
Encode all user-supplied output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers. Use HTTPOnly and Secure cookie flags.
Affected VersionsENISA
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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
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
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CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
6DescriptionCVE.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
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.
Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard cross-site scripting mitigations apply if patching is delayed.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
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