CVE-2026-4861
Wavlink WL-NU516U1 nas.cgi ftext stack-based overflow
Description
A weakness has been identified in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 260227. This vulnerability affects the function ftext of the file /cgi-bin/nas.cgi. This manipulation of the argument Content-Length causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
March 26, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 26, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-4861
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
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Monitor network for suspicious Content-Length values.
- Consider disabling the nas.cgi service if not needed.
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-2026-4861.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Wlz1112/WAVLINK-NU516U1-V260227/blob/main/Content-Length.md | |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.353192 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.353192 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.776217 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-4861 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-4861
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A weakness has been identified in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 260227. This vulnerability affects the function ftext of the file /cgi-bin/nas.cgi. This manipulation of the argument Content-Length causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. 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://github.com/Wlz1112/WAVLINK-NU516U1-V260227/blob/main/Content-Length.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.353192 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.353192 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.776217