CVE-2023-41345 ASUS RT-AX55 - command injection - 1

High 8.8 Published 3 Nov 2023 Updated 6 Sep 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject commands into ASUS RT-AX55 routers to execute arbitrary code or disrupt services.

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-2023-41345?

CVE-2023-41345 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX55, published on 3 Nov 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ASUS RT-AX55’s authentication-related function has a vulnerability of insufficient filtering of special characters within its token-generated module. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform a Command Injection attack to execute arbitrary commands, disrupt the system, or terminate services.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41345?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asus Rt-Ax55 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41345?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41345 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-2023-41345 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41345 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-33x3-9w3j-2vw6.