CVE-2026-93495

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified

CVE-2026-93495 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper initialization in an ASUS certain motherboard allows an physically proximate user to read or write arbitrary memory by inserting a specially crafted device. Refer to the '  Security Update for Multiple ASUS Motherboards  ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper initialization in an ASUS certain motherboard allows an physically proximate user to read or write arbitrary memory by inserting a specially crafted device. Refer to the '  Security Update for Multiple ASUS Motherboards  ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
ASUSMotherboard(PRIME Z390-A )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(PRIME Z390-A/H10 )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(ROG STRIX Z390-F GAMING )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(Pro WS C246-ACE )through 2101
ASUSMotherboard(WS Z390 PRO )through 1401

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-93495?
Improper initialization in an ASUS certain motherboard allows an physically proximate user to read or write arbitrary memory by inserting a specially crafted device. Refer to the '  Security Update for Multiple ASUS Motherboards  ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
How severe is CVE-2026-93495?
CVE-2026-93495 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-93495?
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