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

Published Jul 13, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

14 affected components
ASUS Rp-ac52 Firmware<=1.0.1.1s
ASUS RP-AC52
ASUS Ea-n66 Firmware
ASUS Ea-n66
ASUS Rp-n12 Firmware
ASUS Rp-n12
ASUS Rp-n14 Firmware
ASUS Rp-n14
ASUS Rp-n53 Firmware
ASUS Rp-n53
ASUS Rp-ac56 Firmware
ASUS Rp-ac56
ASUS Wmp-n12 Firmware
ASUS Wmp-n12

Event History

Jul 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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