CVE-2022-23971

High

Description

ASUS RT-AX56U’s update_PLC/PORT file has a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient filtering for special characters in the URL parameter. An unauthenticated LAN attacker can overwrite a system file by uploading another PLC/PORT file with the same file name, which results in service disruption.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
ProductAsus Rt-ax56u Firmware
PublishedApr 7, 2022
First seenApr 7, 2022

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
asus rt-ax56u_firmware3.0.0.4.386.45898—

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