CVE-2026-6737 Missing authorization in AsusPTPFilter
A local attacker can bypass driver security to read restricted touchpad data or disable the touchpad via crafted IOCTL requests.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-6737?
CVE-2026-6737 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in AsusPTPFilter, published on 8 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control vulnerability in AsusPTPFilter allows a local user to bypass driver security mechanisms and obtain restricted touchpad information or render the touchpad unusable via crafted IOCTL requests.Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Precision Touchpad ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Weakness: CWE-782
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-6737?
How do I fix CVE-2026-6737?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-6737 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-2026-6737 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-6737 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q74f-j88c-7g46.