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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.

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
AsusRt-Ax56u Firmware
Version 3.0.0.4.386.45898

Weakness classification

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