CVE-2017-6549: High severity ASUS Rt-ac53 Firmware vulnerability
Session hijack vulnerability in httpd on ASUS RT-N56U, RT-N66U, RT-AC66U, RT-N66R, RT-AC66R, RT-AC68U, RT-AC68R, RT-N66W, RT-AC66W, RT-AC87R, RT-AC87U, RT-AC51U, RT-AC68P, RT-N11P, RT-N12+, RT-N12E B1, RT-AC3200, RT-AC53U, RT-AC1750, RT-AC1900P, RT-N300, and RT-AC750 routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7378; RT-AC68W routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7266; and RT-N600, RT-N12+ B1, RT-N11P B1, RT-N12VP B1, RT-N12E C1, RT-N300 B1, and RT-N12+ Pro routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.9488; and Asuswrt-Merlin firmware before 380.652 allows remote attackers to steal any active admin session by sending cgilogout and asusrouter-Windows-IFTTT-1.0 in certain HTTP headers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6549?
CVE-2017-6549 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6549?
To fix CVE-2017-6549, you should update the router firmware to version 3.0.0.4.380.6038 or later.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-6549?
CVE-2017-6549 affects various ASUS router models including RT-N56U, RT-N66U, RT-AC66U, and others with specific firmware versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6549?
CVE-2017-6549 is a session hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to take control of user sessions.
Is CVE-2017-6549 still a concern if my router firmware is updated?
No, if your router firmware is updated to the recommended version, CVE-2017-6549 should no longer be a concern.