CVE-2016-6558

The ASUS RP-AC52 access point, firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier, is vulnerable to command injection

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in apply.cgi on the ASUS RP-AC52 access point, firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier, web interface specifically in the action_script parameter. The action_script parameter specifies a script to be executed if the action_mode parameter does not contain a valid state. If the input provided by action_script does not match one of the hard coded options, then it will be executed as the argument of either a system() or an eval() call allowing arbitrary commands to be executed.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.85% Top 15%
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-2016-6558?
CVE-2016-6558 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6558?
To fix CVE-2016-6558, 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-2016-6558 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-6558 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6558?
CVE-2016-6558 affects ASUS RP-AC52 Access Point.
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