CVE-2025-59374

CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

"UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED" Certain versions of the ASUS Live Update client were distributed with unauthorized modifications introduced through a supply chain compromise. The modified builds could cause devices meeting specific targeting conditions to perform unintended actions. Only devices that met these conditions and installed the compromised versions were affected. The Live Update client has already reached End-of-Support (EOS) in October 2021, and no currently supported devices or products are affected by this issue.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductASUS Live Update
PublishedDec 17, 2025
First seenDec 17, 2025
Added to KEVDec 17, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-506CWE-506

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date: Jan 7, 2026
Update
  • asus live_update3.6.8 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
asus live_updatev < 3.6.83.6.8

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