OS Command Injection Vulnerability in WAVLINK WN701AE
CVE-2026-120227

9.4CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wavlink

Status
Wn701ae
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-120227?

The WAVLINK WN701AE device contains a vulnerability in the function del_staticrule of the static_route_setting.sh component within its ioos Web Backend. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the argument 'rule_name', potentially leading to OS command injection. As a result, the device could be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized access to execute commands on the underlying operating system. Immediate action should be taken to assess and mitigate the risks associated with this security flaw, as the exploit has been made public.

Affected Version(s)

WN701AE M01AE_V260105

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-2026-120227 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/429586
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/429586/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-120227
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CVSS V4

Score:
9.4
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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

hackerpipi (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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