Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C firewall.cgi sub_40139C stack-based overflow
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This affects the function sub_40139C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument del_flag results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 20260226 is able to mitigate this issue. 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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavlink | WL-WN579X3-C | 231124 | 20260226 | Patch available | CNA |
- WL-WN579X3-C VendorWavlink Affected 231124 Fixed in 20260226 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA WL-WN579X3-C (Wavlink) Fixed in 20260226
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-3715
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7hf8-hqfw-77qp
References
More Wavlink Wl-wn579x3-c Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-04364 Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C UPNP firewall.cgi sub_4019FC stack-based overflow CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
- TI-2026-03207 Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C adm.cgi sub_401AD4 cross site scripting CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 4.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-3715 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-3715 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7hf8-hqfw-77qp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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