CVE-2023-28702 ASUS RT-AC86U - Command Injection

High 8.8 Published 2 Jun 2023 Updated 8 Jan 2025

Remote attackers with normal user privileges can execute arbitrary system commands on ASUS RT-AC86U routers via unfiltered web URL parameters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-28702?

CVE-2023-28702 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC86U, published on 2 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ASUS RT-AC86U does not filter special characters for parameters in specific web URLs. A remote attacker with normal user privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform command injection attack to execute arbitrary system commands, disrupt system or terminate service.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28702?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asus Rt-Ac86u Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28702?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-28702 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28702 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gm84-29g6-fp4h.