CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2022-23971

ASUS RT-AX56U’s update_PLC/PORT file has a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient filtering for special characters in the URL parameter. An unauthenticated LAN attacker can overwrite a system file by uploading another PLC/PORT file with the same file name, which results in service disruption.

4.8 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 6.5 / Impact : 4.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

Scope

8.1 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5785-cf8db-1.html Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1
Information

Published : 2022-04-07 07:15

Updated : 2022-04-14 08:48

NVD link : CVE-2022-23971

Mitre link : CVE-2022-23971

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-22