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Command Injection in ASUS RT Series Routers Network Analysis

IdentifiersCVE-2013-5948CWE-78· Improper Neutralization of Special…

CVE-2013-5948 is a command injection vulnerability in the Network Analysis tab (Main_Analysis_Content.asp) of ASUS RT-AC68U and other RT series routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.374.5047. The vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by injecting shell metacharacters into the Target field (destIP parameter). The vulnerable code fails to properly sanitize user input before passing it to a shell, enabling attackers to execute commands with the privileges of the web server process.

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Impact

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An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the router, potentially gaining full control over the device, accessing sensitive information, altering network configurations, or pivoting to attack other devices on the network.

Mitigation

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Restrict access to the router's web interface to trusted hosts only, use strong authentication credentials, and monitor for suspicious activity until the firmware can be updated.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade the router firmware to version 3.0.0.4.374.5047 or later, which addresses the input validation flaw and prevents command injection via the destIP parameter.
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Affected products & vendors

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VendorProductType
ASUSRt-Ac68uhardware
ASUSRt-Ac68u Firmwareoperating_system
T-Mobile USTm-Ac1900operating_system

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