CVE-2015-5994: The web management interface on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 has a default

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-5994?

medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware: upgrade to newer than 5.07.50. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-5994 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5994 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-5994 affect?

CVE-2015-5994 affects medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The web management interface on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 has a default password of admin for the admin account and a default password of password for the medialink account, which allows remote attacke

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-5994?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2015-5994 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The web management interface on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 has a default password of admin for the admin account and a default password of password for the medialink account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges by leveraging a Wi-Fi session.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2015-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: mediabridge

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-12-31 05:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mediabridge medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.07.50

Fixed in: newer than 5.07.50

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-5994?

medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware: upgrade to newer than 5.07.50. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-5994 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5994 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-5994 affect?

CVE-2015-5994 affects medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The web management interface on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 has a default password of admin for the admin account and a default password of password for the medialink account, which allows remote attacke

How urgent is CVE-2015-5994?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

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CVE-2015-5996 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.
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