CVE-2016-6557

Name: CVE-2016-6557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-13T20:29:00.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: Jul 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6557?

How severe is CVE-2016-6557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6557?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST