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Missing authentication in WAVLINK WN536AX6-A VPN Client List handler

Priority HIGH 70CWE-287Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Low · None · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-287.

Summary

WAVLINK WN536AX6-A version V260507_2.0.0 is affected. The VPN Client List handler function sub_41a7c0 in /bin/ioos does not require authentication when its opt argument is manipulated (CWE-306). A remote attacker can reach this function without credentials. A public exploit is linked in the references.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-02

Description from the CNA

A vulnerability was detected in WAVLINK WN536AX6-A V260507_2.0.0. Impacted is the function sub_416d48/sub_41a7c0 of the file /bin/ioos of the component VPN Client List Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument opt results in missing authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00394 33rd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
WavlinkWN536AX6-AV260507_2.0.0—No fix listedCNA
  • WN536AX6-A VendorWavlink Affected V260507_2.0.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:wavlink:wn536ax6-a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*——Wavlink
  • cpe:2.3:a:wavlink:wn536ax6-a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·Wavlink

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for WAVLINK WN536AX6-A.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-02

Timeline

  1. 2026-11-01 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-120278
  2. 2026-11-02 Alias added: GHSA-v6ff-2mqg-mg4g
  3. 2026-11-02 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  4. 2026-11-02 Priority changed: MEDIUM → HIGH

References

  • TI-2022-02298 WAVLINK WN535K2/WN535K3 nightled.cgi os command injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-83752 OS command injection in WAVLINK WN551X3-A DNS resolution handler CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2026-83751 WAVLINK WN551X3-A WireGuard CLI Group ioos os command injection CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2026-83668 Stack-based overflow in WAVLINK WN536AX6-A OpenVPN handler CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2026-83667 OS command injection in WAVLINK WN536AX6-A WireGuard handler CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2026-83666 OS command injection in WAVLINK WN536AX6-A openvpn_cli handler CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 10.0
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Sources