CVE-2026-3715: A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2026-3715 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wl-wn579x3-c firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This affects the function sub_40139C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument del_flag results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 20260226 is able to mitigate this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-121
Published	2026-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: wavlink

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-08 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wavlink wl-wn579x3-c firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 231124

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 231124

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-2026-3715?

wl-wn579x3-c firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-3715 being exploited?

CVE-2026-3715 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-2026-3715 affect?

CVE-2026-3715 affects wl-wn579x3-c firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability was found in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124. This affects the function sub_40139C of the file /cgi-bin/firewall.cgi. Performing a manipulation of the argument del_flag results in stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to i

How urgent is CVE-2026-3715?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-5004 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124
CVE-2026-3716 LOW 2.4 MITIGATE A vulnerability was determined in Wavlink WL-WN579X3-C 231124

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