CVE-2026-5004
Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C UPNP firewall.cgi sub_4019FC stack-based overflow
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This impacts the function sub_4019FC of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi of the component UPNP Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument UpnpEnabled can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
March 28, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 28, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-5004
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
- Update the device firmware to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Consider disabling the affected UPNP Handler component.
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-2026-5004.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Litengzheng/vul_db/blob/main/WL-WN579X3-C/vul_200/README.md | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/779149 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/353891 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/353891/cti |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-5004 is
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-5004
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This impacts the function sub_4019FC of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi of the component UPNP Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument UpnpEnabled can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. 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/Litengzheng/vul_db/blob/main/WL-WN579X3-C/vul_200/README.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/779149 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/353891 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/353891/cti