It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2’s General function API. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its apply.cgi module. A remote attacker with administrator privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 6 products from asus, from asus, from asus and 3 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-09-07T08:15:07.620
2024-11-21T08:14:58.627
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.2 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | asus | rt-ax55_firmware | 3.0.0.4.386_50460 | Yes |
| Hardware | asus | rt-ax55 | - | No |
| Operating System | asus | rt-ax56u_v2_firmware | 3.0.0.4.386_50460 | Yes |
| Hardware | asus | rt-ax56u_v2 | - | No |
| Operating System | asus | rt-ac86u_firmware | 3.0.0.4_386_51529 | Yes |
| Hardware | asus | rt-ac86u | - | No |
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