CVE-2023-35720 ASUS RT-AX92U lighttpd mod_webdav.so SQL Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Network-adjacent attackers can exploit SQL injection in the WebDAV module to disclose sensitive information on ASUS RT-AX92U routers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-35720?
CVE-2023-35720 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX92U, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ASUS RT-AX92U lighttpd mod_webdav.so SQL Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected ASUS RT-AX92U routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the mod_webdav.so module. When parsing a request, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16078.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35720?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asus Rt-Ax92u Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35720?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35720 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2023-35720 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35720 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qm9c-rrj6-5xmx.