CVE-2026-3715
Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C firewall.cgi sub_40139C stack-based overflow
Description
A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This affects the function sub_40139C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument del_flag results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 20260226 is able to mitigate this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
INFO
Published Date :
March 8, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 10, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3715
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade the affected component to version 20260226.
- Apply vendor-supplied updates.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-3715 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-3715.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://dl.wavlink.com/firmware/RD/WN579X3C_WAVLINK_V20260226_WO_cb3003b2.bin | Broken Link |
| https://github.com/Litengzheng/vul_db/blob/main/WL-WN579X3-C/vul_17/README.md | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349660 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.349660 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.765325 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-3715 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-3715
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
command injection
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CVE-2026-3715 vulnerability over time.
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.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn579x3-c_firmware:231124:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:wavlink:wl-wn579x3-c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulDB: https://dl.wavlink.com/firmware/RD/WN579X3C_WAVLINK_V20260226_WO_cb3003b2.bin Types: Broken Link Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/Litengzheng/vul_db/blob/main/WL-WN579X3-C/vul_17/README.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349660 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.349660 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.765325 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This affects the function sub_40139C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument del_flag results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 20260226 is able to mitigate this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://dl.wavlink.com/firmware/RD/WN579X3C_WAVLINK_V20260226_WO_cb3003b2.bin Added Reference https://github.com/Litengzheng/vul_db/blob/main/WL-WN579X3-C/vul_17/README.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349660 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.349660 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.765325