Command Injection Vulnerability in Wavlink NU516U1 Router
CVE-2025-10962

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wavlink

Status
Nu516u1
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 September 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-10962?

A command injection vulnerability exists in the Wavlink NU516U1 model, specifically within the wireless.cgi component in the SetName Page. This weakness can be exploited by manipulating the 'mac_5g' argument, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely. The potential for remote exploitation is marked by the availability of public exploits. Despite being alerted, the vendor has not provided any response regarding this issue.

Affected Version(s)

NU516U1 M16U1_V240425

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-10962 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.325830
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325830
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.652782
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

panda_0x1 (VulDB User)
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