CVE-2022-22054

Name: CVE-2022-22054
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-14T05:15:11.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22054 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ASUS RT-AX56U’s login function contains a path traversal vulnerability due to its inadequate filtering for special characters in URL parameters, which allows an unauthenticated local area network attacker to access restricted system paths and download arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ASUS RT-AX56U’s login function contains a path traversal vulnerability due to its inadequate filtering for special characters in URL parameters, which allows an unauthenticated local area network attacker to access restricted system paths and download arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Rt-Ax56u Firmware	3.0.0.4.386.44266

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5508-59251-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5508-59251-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22054?

How severe is CVE-2022-22054?

CVE-2022-22054 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22054?

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