CVE-2026-120231
WAVLINK WN553X1-B OpenVPN CLI ioos sub_416568 os command injection
Description
A vulnerability was determined in WAVLINK WN553X1-B V260403_2.0.0. The affected element is the function sub_416568 of the file /bin/ioos of the component OpenVPN CLI Handler. This manipulation of the argument file_id causes os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 1, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 1, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the OpenVPN CLI Handler component.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches immediately.
- Monitor system for unauthorized command execution.
- Review and sanitize all user inputs.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in WAVLINK WN553X1-B V260403_2.0.0. The affected element is the function sub_416568 of the file /bin/ioos of the component OpenVPN CLI Handler. This manipulation of the argument file_id causes os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/120xxx/CVE-2026-120231.json">CVE-2026-120231</a> Added Reference https://github.com/senxitoyshuyi-ui/HACKALL/blob/main/WAVLINK%20WN553X1-B%20Router/WAVLINK_WN553X1-B_openvpn_cli_command_injection.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-120231 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/919247 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/429590 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/429590/cti