CVE-2016-7826: Directory traversal vulnerability in Buffalo WNC01WH devices with firmware version 1.0.0.8 and earlier allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-7826?

wnc01wh firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-7826 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7826 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-2016-7826 affect?

CVE-2016-7826 affects wnc01wh firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in Buffalo WNC01WH devices with firmware version 1.0.0.8 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via specially crafted POST requests.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-7826?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2016-7826 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wnc01wh firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Buffalo WNC01WH devices with firmware version 1.0.0.8 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via specially crafted POST requests.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: buffalotech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-09 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buffalotech wnc01wh firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0.8

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-2016-7826?

wnc01wh firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-7826 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7826 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-2016-7826 affect?

CVE-2016-7826 affects wnc01wh firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in Buffalo WNC01WH devices with firmware version 1.0.0.8 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via specially crafted POST requests.

How urgent is CVE-2016-7826?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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