CVE-2026-3716
CWE-79Published: March 8, 2026· Updated: Mar 10, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This vulnerability affects the function sub_401AD4 of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. Executing a manipulation of the argument Hostname can lead to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 20260226 is able to resolve this issue. The affected component should be upgraded. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3716 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-3716 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts