CVE-2022-22054: ASUS RT-AX56U - Path Traversal

Published Jan 14, 2022
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Updated

ASUS RT-AX56U’s login function contains a path traversal vulnerability due to its inadequate filtering for special characters in URL parameters, which allows an unauthenticated local area network attacker to access restricted system paths and download arbitrary files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ASUS Rt-ax56u Firmware=3.0.0.4.386.44266
ASUS RT-AX56U

Event History

Jan 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-22054.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is ASUS RT-AX56U’s login function contains a path traversal vulnerability due to its inadequate filtering for special characters in URL parameters.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22054?

The severity of CVE-2022-22054 is medium.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-22054?

An unauthenticated local area network attacker can exploit CVE-2022-22054 by accessing restricted system paths and downloading arbitrary files.

5

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-22054?

The affected software for CVE-2022-22054 is ASUS RT-AX56U with firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.44266.

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