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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-5996?

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

Q: Is CVE-2015-5996 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5996 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-2015-5996 affect?

CVE-2015-5996 affects medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-5996?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2015-5996 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Tenda Wireless N150 Router 5.07.50 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (Reboot Router)

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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-2015-5996?

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

Is CVE-2015-5996 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5996 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-2015-5996 affect?

CVE-2015-5996 affects medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.

How urgent is CVE-2015-5996?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2015-5995 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE UPGRADE Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 and Tenda N3 Wireless N150 devices allow remo
CVE-2015-5994 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE The web management interface on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 has a default

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