CVE-2016-6557

The ASUS RP-AC52 access point, firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier, is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery

Description

In ASUS RP-AC52 access points with firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier, the web interface, the web interface does not sufficiently verify whether a valid request was intentionally provided by the user. An attacker can perform actions with the same permissions as a victim user, provided the victim has an active session and is induced to trigger the malicious request.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: ASUS RP-AC52 Access Point
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93596 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/763843 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6557?
CVE-2016-6557 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6557?
To fix CVE-2016-6557, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6557 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6557 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6557?
CVE-2016-6557 affects ASUS RP-AC52 Access Point.
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