CVE-2025-59372
Description
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in certain router models. A remote, authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write files outside the intended directory, potentially affecting device integrity. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
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A path traversal in ASUS router firmware allows authenticated remote attackers to write files outside intended directories, compromising device integrity.
Vulnerability
Overview CVE-2025-59372 is a path traversal vulnerability identified in certain ASUS router models. The root cause lies in insufficient validation of file paths within the router's firmware, allowing an attacker to bypass directory restrictions.
Exploitation
A remote, authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests that traverse directory structures. This attack does not require physical access, only valid credentials for the router's management interface.
Impact
Successful exploitation enables the attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on the device, potentially overwriting critical system files or introducing malicious content. This can compromise device integrity and lead to further unauthorized actions.
Mitigation
ASUS has addressed this vulnerability in a security update. Users are advised to apply the latest firmware patches as detailed in the ASUS Security Advisory [1]. No workarounds have been provided.
AI Insight generated on May 19, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Patches
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References
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