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CVE-2026-110958 Wavlink CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was found in Wavlink WN530HG4B M30HG4B_V260724, specifically in the api.cgi file, which can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow. This issue allows for remote attacks and has been made public. Upgrading to version 2026-09-24-841a51c6d5_tclinux.bin resolves this issue. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 10 and severity of CRITICAL. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to the patched version. The affected component should be upgraded as confirmed by the vendor.

Vendor
Wavlink
Product
WN530HG4B
CVSS
CRITICAL 10
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-15
Original CVE updated
2026-10-15
Advisory published
2026-10-15
Advisory updated
2026-10-15

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Wavlink WN530HG4B devices should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to the patched version. The affected component should be upgraded as confirmed by the vendor. Defenders must verify the integrity of affected systems and upgrade to the patched version. Exposure to this vulnerability requires verification from official sources.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-110958 is a critical vulnerability in Wavlink WN530HG4B devices that allows for remote heap-based buffer overflow attacks. Defenders should prioritize upgrading to the patched version 2026-09-24-841a51c6d5_tclinux.bin and verify the integrity of affected systems.

  • Remote attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
  • Successful exploitation could lead to system compromise.
  • Defenders must verify the integrity of affected systems and upgrade to the patched version.
  • Exposure to this vulnerability requires verification from official sources.

Technical summary

The Wavlink WN530HG4B M30HG4B_V260724 device is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in the api.cgi file. This allows for remote attacks and has been made public. The issue is resolved in version 2026-09-24-841a51c6d5_tclinux.bin. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10 and severity of CRITICAL. Defenders should prioritize upgrading to the patched version and verify the integrity of affected systems. The vendor confirms the finding and has already addressed it in the current firmware. The login script is now invoked through an argument vector (execvp) instead of system(), and the client address is length-limited and null-checked.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize upgrading to the patched version 2026-09-24-841a51c6d5_tclinux.bin and verify the integrity of affected systems.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to version 2026-09-24-841a51c6d5_tclinux.bin
  • Verify the integrity of affected systems
  • Monitor for potential remote attacks
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
  • Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, its impact, and the available patch. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-15T15:30:18.031Z and has not been modified since then. The source item provides additional information on the vulnerability. The vendor confirms the finding and has already addressed it in the current firmware. The login script is now invoked through an argument vector (execvp) instead of system(), and the client address is length-limited and null-checked.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-110958 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-110958

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-110958 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110958

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Wavlink WN530HG4B api.cgi heap-based overflow

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/110xxx/CVE-2026-110958.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/420571

    Supplemental source - vdb-entry

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/420571/cti

    Supplemental source - signature, permissions-required

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-110958

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/933388

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://dl.wavlink.com/firmware/RD/WN530BE2_WAVLINK-WO-2026-09-24-841a51c6d5_tclinux.bin

    Supplemental source - patch

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.