What is the severity of CVE-2024-0401?

CVE-2024-0401 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0401?

To mitigate CVE-2024-0401, update the firmware of affected ASUS routers to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

What devices are affected by CVE-2024-0401?

Affected devices include several ASUS routers such as ExpertWiFi, RT-AX55, RT-AX58U, RT-AC67U, RT-AC68R, and RT-AX88U.

Can CVE-2024-0401 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-0401 can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker through the upload of a malicious OVPN profile.

What impact does CVE-2024-0401 have on affected routers?

CVE-2024-0401 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the vulnerable ASUS routers.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-0401

high

7.2

CWE

20/5/2024

4/6/2024

CVE-2024-0401: ASUS OVPN RCE

First published: Mon May 20 2024(Updated: )

ASUS routers supporting custom OpenVPN profiles are vulnerable to a code execution vulnerability. An authenticated and remote attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands by uploading a crafted OVPN profile. Known affected routers include ASUS ExpertWiFi, ASUS RT-AX55, ASUS RT-AX58U, ASUS RT-AC67U, ASUS RT-AC68R, ASUS RT-AC68U, ASUS RT-AX86, ASUS RT-AC86U, ASUS RT-AX88U, and ASUS RT-AX3000.

Credit: disclosure@vulncheck.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
ASUS ExpertWiFi
ASUS RT-AX55 Firmware
ASUS RT-AX58U Firmware
ASUS RT-AC67U
ASUS RT-AC68U
ASUS RT-AC68R
ASUS RT-AX86
ASUS RT-AC86U firmware
ASUS RT-AX88U Firmware
ASUS RT-AX3000

Remedy

Apply the vendor provided firmware update.

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Reference Links

https://vulncheck.com/advisories/asus-ovpn-rce

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0401?
CVE-2024-0401 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0401?
To mitigate CVE-2024-0401, update the firmware of affected ASUS routers to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What devices are affected by CVE-2024-0401?
Affected devices include several ASUS routers such as ExpertWiFi, RT-AX55, RT-AX58U, RT-AC67U, RT-AC68R, and RT-AX88U.
Can CVE-2024-0401 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-0401 can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker through the upload of a malicious OVPN profile.
What impact does CVE-2024-0401 have on affected routers?
CVE-2024-0401 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the vulnerable ASUS routers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0401?
CVE-2024-0401 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0401?
To mitigate CVE-2024-0401, update the firmware of affected ASUS routers to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What devices are affected by CVE-2024-0401?
Affected devices include several ASUS routers such as ExpertWiFi, RT-AX55, RT-AX58U, RT-AC67U, RT-AC68R, and RT-AX88U.
Can CVE-2024-0401 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-0401 can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker through the upload of a malicious OVPN profile.
What impact does CVE-2024-0401 have on affected routers?
CVE-2024-0401 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the vulnerable ASUS routers.