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CVE-2022-23971

HIGH CVSS: 8.1 Published: 2022-04-07 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 Platforms

Asus Rt-Ax56UAsus Rt-Ax56U Firmware

Weakness Type

CWE-22, CWE-22

References