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high 7.2

CVE-2023-39238 json

ASUS RT-AX55、RT-AX56U_V2 - Format String - 1

published 2023-09-07 3 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-42972

cvss
7.2
version 3.1, CNA
cisa kev
Not listed
not in CISA's catalog
epss
1.4%
EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
public exploits
0
none known

Summary

It is identified a format string vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX56U V2. This vulnerability is caused by lacking validation for a specific value within its set_iperf3_svr.cgi module. A remote attacker with administrator privilege can exploit this vulnerability to perform remote arbitrary code execution, arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.

CISA SSVC

Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical impact
total
Assessed
2 y ago

Exploit prediction

1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
CNA 3.1 7.2 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

  • ASUS RT-AX55
  • ASUS RT-AX56U_V2

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

References

Sources

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