CVE-2026-93489
ASUS Router Improper Authentication Vulnerability
Description
Improper Authentication in ASUS router modules allows an unauthenticated nearby user to send an HTTP request and forge an access ticket, subsequently enabling the user to perform administrator operations. Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 23, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 23, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1 |
Solution
- Consult ASUS Security Advisory for affected models.
- Apply the latest firmware updates from ASUS.
- Change default administrator credentials.
- Restrict nearby network access.
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-2026-93489.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.asus.com/security-advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1
Oct. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Authentication in ASUS router modules allows an unauthenticated nearby user to send an HTTP request and forge an access ticket, subsequently enabling the user to perform administrator operations. Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-287 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/93xxx/CVE-2026-93489.json">CVE-2026-93489</a> Added Reference https://www.asus.com/security-advisory