CVE-2025-2492
ASUS Router AiCloud Authentication Bypass
Description
An improper authentication control vulnerability exists in AiCloud. This vulnerability can be triggered by a crafted request, potentially leading to unauthorized execution of functions. Refer to the 'ASUS Router AiCloud vulnerability' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
INFO
Published Date :
April 18, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 21, 2025, 2:23 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1 |
Solution
- Update AiCloud to the latest secure version.
- Review and strengthen authentication mechanisms.
- Implement strict access controls for all functions.
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-2025-2492.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.asus.com/content/asus-product-security-advisory/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-2492 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-2492
weaknesses.
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).
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-2492 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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BleepingComputer
ASUS warns of new critical auth bypass flaw in AiCloud routers
ASUS has released new firmware to patch nine security vulnerabilities, including a critical authentication bypass flaw in routers with AiCloud enabled. AiCloud is a cloud-based remote access feature t ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
Massive Hacking Operation WrtHug Compromises Thousands of ASUS Routers Worldwide
A sophisticated cyber campaign known as Operation WrtHug has hijacked tens of thousands of ASUS WRT routers globally, turning them into potential espionage tools for suspected China-linked hackers. Se ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
New WrtHug campaign hijacks thousands of end-of-life ASUS routers
Thousands of ASUS WRT routers, mostly end-of-life or outdated devices, have been hijacked in a global campaign called Operation WrtHug that exploits six vulnerabilities. Over the past six months, scan ... Read more
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The Hacker News
WrtHug Exploits Six ASUS WRT Flaws to Hijack Tens of Thousands of EoL Routers Worldwide
Nov 19, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Threat Intelligence A newly discovered campaign has compromised tens of thousands of outdated or end-of-life (EoL) ASUS routers worldwide, predominantly i ... Read more
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The Register
Tens of thousands more ASUS routers pwned by suspected, evolving China operation
Around 50,000 ASUS routers have been compromised in a sophisticated attack that researchers believe may be linked to China, according to findings released today by SecurityScorecard's STRIKE team. Dub ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
ASUS warns of critical auth bypass flaw in DSL series routers
ASUS has released new firmware to patch a critical authentication bypass security flaw impacting several DSL series router models. Tracked as CVE-2025-59367, this vulnerability allows remote, unauthen ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
High-Severity Flaw Exposes ASUS Armoury Crate to Authentication Bypass
Gamers and PC enthusiasts relying on ASUS Armoury Crate to manage their high-performance systems are urged to update immediately following the discovery of a serious security vulnerability. Tracked as ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
ASUS Urges Windows 11 Upgrade: The Dawn of AI-Powered PCs and the End of Windows 10
Last month, hardware manufacturer ASUS published an article exploring the necessity of upgrading to Windows 11, as Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14. After this date, ... Read more
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Dark Reading
ASUS Urges Users to Patch AiCloud Router Vuln Immediately
Source: A_Gree via Alamy Stock PhotoNEWS BRIEFASUS recently disclosed a critical security vulnerability affecting routers that have AiCloud enabled, potentially allowing remote attackers to perform un ... Read more
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The Hacker News
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: iOS Zero-Days, 4Chan Breach, NTLM Exploits, WhatsApp Spyware & More
Cybersecurity / Hacking News Can a harmless click really lead to a full-blown cyberattack? Surprisingly, yes — and that's exactly what we saw in last week's activity. Hackers are getting better at hid ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Yokogawa Recorders Vulnerable to Attack Due to Insecure Default Settings
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has issued a security advisory warning of a critical vulnerability affecting several of its industrial recorder products. Tracked as CVE-2025-1863, this flaw allows unaut ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
CVE-2025-2492: Critical ASUS Router Vulnerability Requires Immediate Firmware Update
ASUS has released a firmware update addressing a critical-severity vulnerability—CVE-2025-2492—with a CVSSv4 score of 9.2. The flaw impacts several ASUS router firmware series with AiCloud enabled and ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CVE-2025-2492 impacts ASUS AiCloud Routers
CVE-2025-2492 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting ASUS routers with AiCloud enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized functions on vulnerable devices w ... Read more
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security.nl
Asus waarschuwt voor kritieke AiCloud-kwetsbaarheid in wifi-routers
Asus waarschuwt voor een kritieke AiCloud-kwetsbaarheid die in verschillende wifi-routers aanwezig is en heeft firmware-updates uitgebracht om het probleem te verhelpen. Via AiCloud kunnen gebruikers ... Read more
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The Hacker News
ASUS Confirms Critical Flaw in AiCloud Routers; Users Urged to Update Firmware
Network Security / Vulnerability ASUS has disclosed a critical security flaw impacting routers with AiCloud enabled that could permit remote attackers to perform unauthorized execution of functions on ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
ASUS warns of critical auth bypass flaw in routers using AiCloud
ASUS is warning about an authentication bypass vulnerability in routers with AiCloud enabled that could allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized execution of functions on the device. The vulnera ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-2492 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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New CVE Received by 54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1
Apr. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper authentication control vulnerability exists in AiCloud. This vulnerability can be triggered by a crafted request, potentially leading to unauthorized execution of functions. Refer to the 'ASUS Router AiCloud vulnerability' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-288 Added Reference https://www.asus.com/content/asus-product-security-advisory/