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Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Wavlink WL-NU516U1-A wireless.cgi Guest_ssid Handler

IdentifiersCVE-2026-13539CWE-121

CVE-2026-13539 is a remotely exploitable stack-based buffer overflow in Wavlink WL-NU516U1-A firmware M16U1_V240425. The flaw is in the POST parameter handling logic of /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi, specifically in function sub_407504. An attacker can trigger the vulnerability by supplying a crafted value for the Guest_ssid argument, causing unsafe copying or handling of attacker-controlled input into a stack buffer. Successful exploitation may corrupt stack memory and can lead to process crash or potentially arbitrary code execution, depending on exploitability conditions on the target device. Public exploit code is reported to be available.

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The primary impact is remote memory corruption in the wireless.cgi CGI handler. Exploitation can cause denial of service through process or device instability and may also enable arbitrary code execution in the security context of the vulnerable web component. On embedded network devices, this can plausibly result in full compromise of the device, including unauthorized configuration changes, persistence, and use of the device as a foothold on the local network.

Mitigation

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Until patched firmware can be deployed, restrict or disable remote access to the device management interface exposing /cgi-bin/wireless.cgi, especially from untrusted networks. Limit administrative access to trusted hosts or a management VLAN, place the device behind firewall rules, and disable WAN-side administration if enabled. Monitor for suspicious POST requests targeting wireless.cgi and anomalous changes to guest wireless settings such as Guest_ssid. These measures reduce exposure but do not eliminate the underlying vulnerability.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade the Wavlink WL-NU516U1-A to the vendor-fixed firmware release that addresses CVE-2026-13539. Because the content indicates the vendor has already released a corrected version, applying that updated firmware is the recommended remediation. If multiple firmware branches exist, ensure the installed version is newer than M16U1_V240425 and explicitly includes the vendor's fix for this issue.
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