SecuriTricks - 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.

Product(s) Impacted

Product	Versions
router	*

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References

https://www.asus.com/security-advisory/

CVSS Score

6.9 / 10

CVSS Data - 4.0

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: LOW
Attack Requirements: NONE
Privileges Required: HIGH
User Interaction: NONE
Scope:
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: NONE
Exploit Maturity: NOT_DEFINED

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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Timeline

Published: Nov. 25, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 25, 2025, 10:16 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

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Source

54bf65a7-a193-42d2-b1ba-8e150d3c35e1

CVE-2025-59372