CVE-2023-39780: ASUS RT-AX55 Routers OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2023
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Updated

ASUS RT-AX55 devices contain an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands. As represented by CVE-2023-41346.

Other sources

ASUS RT-AX55 v3.0.0.4.386.51598 was discovered to contain an authenticated command injection vulnerability.

On ASUS RT-AX55 3.0.0.4.386.51598 devices, authenticated attackers can perform OS command injection via the /startapply.htm qosbwrulelist parameter. NOTE: for the similar "token-generated module" issue, see CVE-2023-41345; for the similar "token-refresh module" issue, see CVE-2023-41346; for the similar "check token module" issue, see CVE-2023-41347; and for the similar "code-authentication module" issue, see CVE-2023-41348.

NVD

Affected Software

5 affected components
ASUS Rt-ax55 Firmware=3.0.0.4.386.51598
ASUS RT-AX55
All of the following
ASUS Rt-ax55 Firmware=3.0.0.4.386.51598
ASUS RT-AX55
ASUS RT-AX55 Routers

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services.

  2. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Sep 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 28, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:44 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:46 PM
May 29, 2025
News Published
via ZDNet·03:55 PM
News Published
via ZDNet·04:18 PM
News Published
via The Register·04:23 PM
News Published
via The Register·04:26 PM
Jun 2, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jun 3, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:57 PM
Jun 4, 2025
News Published
via ZDNet·04:44 PM
Jun 5, 2025
News Published
via ZDNet·01:26 PM
Nov 14, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:52 AM
Nov 19, 2025
News Published
via The Register·09:30 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39780?

The severity of CVE-2023-39780 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

2

How can I check if my ASUS RT-AX55 router is affected?

You can check if your ASUS RT-AX55 router is affected by verifying the firmware version, specifically version 3.0.0.4.386.51598.

3

What is the risk of the authenticated command injection vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX55 v3.0.0.4.386.51598?

The authenticated command injection vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX55 v3.0.0.4.386.51598 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the router, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of the device.

4

Are there any available patches or updates to fix CVE-2023-39780?

At the time of this writing, it is recommended to contact ASUS support or visit the official ASUS website for information on available patches or updates to fix CVE-2023-39780.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2023-39780?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2023-39780 is CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').

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