CVE-2026-13313 Security feature bypass in Router
Authenticated attackers can bypass security controls to enable Telnet and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on ASUS routers.
- 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-2026-13313?
CVE-2026-13313 is a high-severity vulnerability in ASUS Router, published on 1 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Active Debug Code vulnerability in certain ASUS router models allows a remote authenticated user, via a crafted HTTP request, to bypass security mechanisms and enable the Telnet service, thereby executing arbitrary commands with root privileges and potentially affecting other devices connected to the router. Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Weakness: CWE-489
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-13313?
How do I fix CVE-2026-13313?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-13313 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-13313 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-13313 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5g8-55x2-4988.