Description

It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its set_iperf3_svr.cgi module. A remote attacker with administrator privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 7, 2023, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 27, 2024, 7:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.2
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-39238 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-39238 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Asus rt-ac86u_firmware
2 Asus rt-ax55_firmware
3 Asus rt-ax56u_v2_firmware
4 Asus rt-ax55
5 Asus rt-ax56u_v2
6 Asus rt-ac86u
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-39238.

URL Resource
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7354-4e654-1.html Third Party Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Shielder's public proof of concepts collection

Python

Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
22 stars 3 fork 3 watcher
Born at : May 20, 2021, 3:35 p.m. This repo has been linked 9 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-39238 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-39238 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 27, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its set_iperf3_svr.cgi module. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability without privilege to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service. It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its set_iperf3_svr.cgi module. A remote attacker with administrator privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.
    Removed CVSS V3.1 TWCERT/CC AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CVSS V3.1 TWCERT/CC AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 12, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7354-4e654-1.html No Types Assigned https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7354-4e654-1.html Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ax55_firmware:3.0.0.4.386_50460:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:asus:rt-ax55:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ax56u_v2_firmware:3.0.0.4.386_50460:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:asus:rt-ax56u_v2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ac86u_firmware:3.0.0.4_386_51529:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:asus:rt-ac86u:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.29 }} 0.11%

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0.69498

percentile

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