SB2023091194 - OS Command Injection in ASUS RT-AX55



SB2023091194 - OS Command Injection in ASUS RT-AX55

Published: September 11, 2023 Updated: May 29, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091194
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39780)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "qos_bw_rulelist" parameter in /start_apply.htm. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.