CVE-2016-6557: The ASUS RP-AC52 access point, firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier, is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery
First published: Fri Jul 13 2018(Updated: )
In ASUS RP-AC52 access points with firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier, the web interface, the web interface does not sufficiently verify whether a valid request was intentionally provided by the user. An attacker can perform actions with the same permissions as a victim user, provided the victim has an active session and is induced to trigger the malicious request.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Asus RP-AC52 Firmware | <=1.0.1.1s | |
| Asus RP-AC52 Firmware | ||
| Asus EA-N66 | ||
| E-annu | ||
| Asus WMP-N12 | ||
| Asus RP-N12 Firmware | ||
| Asus RP-N14 | ||
| Asus RP-N14 | ||
| Asus Rp-n53 | ||
| Asus Rp-n53 Firmware | ||
| Asus RP-AC56 | ||
| Asus RP-AC56 | ||
| Asus WMP-N12 | ||
| Asus WMP-N12 Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6557?
CVE-2016-6557 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized actions by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6557?
To fix CVE-2016-6557, update the ASUS RP-AC52 access point firmware to a version later than 1.0.1.1s.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-6557?
CVE-2016-6557 affects the ASUS RP-AC52 access point specifically with firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier versions.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2016-6557 enable?
CVE-2016-6557 can enable attackers to perform unauthorized actions with the same permissions as legitimate users.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6557?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-6557; updating the firmware is the recommended action.
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