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CVE-2022-23970

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.

CVSS v3.1
8.1 HIGH
EPSS
0.49%
probability of exploitation in 30 days
CISA KEV
Not listed
no confirmed exploitation reported
News coverage
0
sources referencing this CVE
EPSS Trend
Aug 16, 2026Aug 28, 2026
0.01pp
0.48% → 0.49% over 2 tracked changes
CVSS v3.1 Detail
Attack VectorADJACENT
Attack ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
ScopeUNCHANGED
ConfidentialityNONE
IntegrityHIGH
AvailabilityHIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Connections
2 relationships
Timeline
disclosure → media coverage
Apr 7, 2022
Disclosure — published as a CVE record. · last revised by NVD Nov 21, 2024