CVE-2022-25597

Name: CVE-2022-25597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-07T19:15:08.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25597 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ASUS RT-AC86U’s LPD service has insufficient filtering for special characters in the user request, which allows an unauthenticated LAN attacker to perform command injection attack, execute arbitrary commands and disrupt or terminate service.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ASUS RT-AC86U’s LPD service has insufficient filtering for special characters in the user request, which allows an unauthenticated LAN attacker to perform command injection attack, execute arbitrary commands and disrupt or terminate service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Rt-Ac86u Firmware	3.0.0.4.386.45956

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5794-09c33-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5794-09c33-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25597?

How severe is CVE-2022-25597?

CVE-2022-25597 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25597?

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