ZDI-CAN-28489: ZDI-26-328: ASUS MyASUS Origin Validation Error Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jun 10, 2026

Updated

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of ASUS MyASUS. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-7480.

Affected Software

1 affected component

ASUS MyASUS

Event History

Jun 10, 2026

Advisory Published

via ZDI·05:00 AM

Data Sourced

via ZDI·05:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-28489?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-28489 is rated at 7.8 according to the CVSS score.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-28489?

To fix ZDI-CAN-28489, users should update their ASUS MyASUS software to the latest version provided by ASUS.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-28489?

Users of the ASUS MyASUS application with unpatched versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-28489.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-28489?

ZDI-CAN-28489 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

What must an attacker do to exploit ZDI-CAN-28489?

An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-28489.