CVE-2026-18588: Wavlink WL-NU516U1 nas.cgi fgets stack-based overflow

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628. This affects the function fgets of the file nas.cgi. The manipulation of the argument CONTENTLENGTH leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-18588?

The severity of CVE-2026-18588 is rated as critical with a score of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-18588?

To fix CVE-2026-18588, you should upgrade the Wavlink WL-NU516U1 firmware to the latest version.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-18588?

CVE-2026-18588 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

Can CVE-2026-18588 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-18588 can be exploited remotely due to its nature of remote exploitation.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2026-18588?

CVE-2026-18588 affects the Wavlink WL-NU516U1 708c073-mt7628.

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