OS Command Injection Vulnerability in WAVLINK WN553X1-B Router
CVE-2026-120240

9.4CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wavlink

Status
Wn553x1-b
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-120240?

A significant vulnerability has been identified in WAVLINK WN553X1-B routers, specifically in the WireGuard CLI Group Handler component. This issue arises from improper handling of user input in the function sub_41A748 found in the /bin/ioos file. By manipulating either the group_id or group_name arguments, an attacker can exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. This exploit can be executed remotely, posing a serious security threat. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and users are urged to check for available updates or patches to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

WN553X1-B V260403_2.0.0

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-2026-120240 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/429599
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/429599/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-120240
third-party-advisory

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

shuyi (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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