CVE-2023-39780
ASUS RT-AX55 Routers OS Command Injection Vulnerab - [Actively Exploited]
Description
On ASUS RT-AX55 3.0.0.4.386.51598 devices, authenticated attackers can perform OS command injection via the /start_apply.htm qos_bw_rulelist parameter. NOTE: for the similar "token-generated module" issue, see CVE-2023-41345; for the similar "token-refresh module" issue, see CVE-2023-41346; for the similar "check token module" issue, see CVE-2023-41347; and for the similar "code-authentication module" issue, see CVE-2023-41348.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 11, 2023, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 3, 2025, 8:59 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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ASUS RT-AX55 devices contain a OS command injection vulnerability that could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-6/all-series/rt-ax55/helpdesk_bios/?model2Name=RT-AX55 ; https://www.asus.com/content/asus-product-security-advisory/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39780
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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).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-39780 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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security.nl
Asus adviseert fabrieksreset voor verwijderen van SSH-backdoor
Asus adviseert duizenden eigenaren van een gecompromitteerde router om een fabrieksreset uit te voeren en vervolgens een adminwachtwoord van minimaal tien karakters in te stellen. Dat is de enige meth ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
CISA warns of ConnectWise ScreenConnect bug exploited in attacks
CISA is alerting federal agencies in the U.S. of hackers exploiting a recently patched ScreenConnect vulnerability that could lead to executing remote code on the server. The agency is warning that fo ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds Five New Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, adding five new vulnerabilities that pose a high risk to federal agencies an ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
CISA Adds 5 Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog: ASUS Routers, Craft CMS, and ConnectWise Targeted
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, citing verified evidence of active exploitation in ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
AyySSHush: New Stealthy Botnet Backdoors ASUS Routers, Persists Through Firmware Updates
A new wave of router-based cyberattacks has emerged in the form of a stealthy and persistent botnet campaign dubbed AyySSHush, targeting ASUS routers across the globe. First uncovered in March 2025 by ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-39780 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.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-78 Removed CWE CWE-77 Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.greynoise.io/blog/stealthy-backdoor-campaign-affecting-asus-routers Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Jun. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-06-02 Added Due Date 2025-06-23 Added 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. Added Vulnerability Name ASUS RT-AX55 Routers OS Command Injection Vulnerability -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.greynoise.io/blog/stealthy-backdoor-campaign-affecting-asus-routers -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description ASUS RT-AX55 v3.0.0.4.386.51598 was discovered to contain an authenticated command injection vulnerability. On ASUS RT-AX55 3.0.0.4.386.51598 devices, authenticated attackers can perform OS command injection via the /start_apply.htm qos_bw_rulelist parameter. NOTE: for the similar "token-generated module" issue, see CVE-2023-41345; for the similar "token-refresh module" issue, see CVE-2023-41346; for the similar "check token module" issue, see CVE-2023-41347; and for the similar "code-authentication module" issue, see CVE-2023-41348. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/1/EN.md Added Reference https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/2/EN.md Added Reference https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/3/EN.md Added Reference https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/4/EN.md Added Reference https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/5/EN.md Added Reference https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/6/EN.md -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/1/EN.md No Types Assigned https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/1/EN.md Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/2/EN.md No Types Assigned https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/2/EN.md Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/3/EN.md No Types Assigned https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/3/EN.md Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/4/EN.md No Types Assigned https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/4/EN.md Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/5/EN.md No Types Assigned https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/5/EN.md Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/6/EN.md No Types Assigned https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/6/EN.md Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-77 Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ax55_firmware:3.0.0.4.386.51598:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:asus:rt-ax55:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-39780 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-39780
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
66.75 }} -2.33%
score
0.98424
percentile