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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-120238
WAVLINK WN553X1-B ovpn_file ioos sub_4162A8 os command injection
Description

A vulnerability has been found in WAVLINK WN553X1-B 260403_2.0.0. This affects the function sub_4162A8 of the file /bin/ioos of the component ovpn_file Handler. Such manipulation of the argument file_id leads to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 1, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 1, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-120238 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Wavlink wn553x1-b
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
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 device firmware to patch the OS command injection vulnerability.
  • Update device firmware to the latest version.
  • Apply vendor patches for ovpn_file Handler.
  • Validate system integrity after updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 01, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability has been found in WAVLINK WN553X1-B 260403_2.0.0. This affects the function sub_4162A8 of the file /bin/ioos of the component ovpn_file Handler. Such manipulation of the argument file_id leads to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. 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-2026-120238.json">CVE-2026-120238</a>
    Added Reference https://github.com/senxitoyshuyi-ui/HACKALL/blob/main/WAVLINK%20WN553X1-B%20Router/WAVLINK_WN553X1-B_ovpn_file_command_injection.md
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-120238
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/919248
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/429597
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/429597/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.