CVE-2022-23970

Published: Apr 7, 2022Modified: Nov 21, 2024

8.1

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.2

Source: NVD

Description

ASUS RT-AX56U’s update_json function has a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient filtering for special characters in the URL parameter. An unauthenticated LAN attacker can overwrite a system file by uploading another file with the same file name, which results in service disruption.

Affected (1)

Products: Asus: Rt Ax56u Firmware

1 product

Rt Ax56u Firmware

Configuration A

1 vulnerable · 1 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Asus Rt Ax56u Firmware	Version 3.0.0.4.386.45898

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Asus Rt Ax56u	All versions

Related CWEs

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (2)

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5784-68aa3-1.html

Source: twcert@cert.org.tw

Third Party Advisory

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5784-68aa3-1.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

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