CVE-2016-6557
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CVE-2016-6557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Rp-Ac52 Firmware | <= 1.0.1.1s |
| Asus | Ea-N66 Firmware | All versions |
| Asus | Rp-N12 Firmware | All versions |
| Asus | Rp-N14 Firmware | All versions |
| Asus | Rp-N53 Firmware | All versions |
| Asus | Rp-Ac56 Firmware | All versions |
| Asus | Wmp-N12 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/763843Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93596Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/763843Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93596Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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