CVE-2025-59372 Path traversal in Router
Authenticated attackers can write files outside intended directories on ASUS routers, compromising device integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-59372?
CVE-2025-59372 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in ASUS Router, published on 25 Nov 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in certain router models. A remote, authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write files outside the intended directory, potentially affecting device integrity. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-59372?
How do I fix CVE-2025-59372?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-59372 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-59372 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-59372 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c6f-f3p9-5w4q.