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CVE-2022-23970
HIGH · CVSS 8.1
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2022-04-07T19:15:08.473 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:31:04.240

Summary

ASUS RT-AX56U’s update_json function 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 file with the same file name, which results in service disruption.

Affected products

asus — rt-ax56u_firmware

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