CVE-2026-19397 Missing authorization in Control Center Express Agent
Unauthenticated nearby users can control the host via the ASUS Control Center Express Agent when an active login session exists.
- 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-2026-19397?
CVE-2026-19397 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ASUS Control Center Express Agent, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Missing authentication for a critical function in ASUS Control Center Express Agent allows an unauthenticated nearby user to control the host via a direct connection to the agent when the host has an active login session. Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Control Center Express Agent ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-19397?
How do I fix CVE-2026-19397?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-19397 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-19397 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-19397 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x8xj-wv5r-w934.