CVE-2025-15101: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in ASUS Router
An OS command injection vulnerability in the web management interface of certain ASUS router models allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary system commands via a crafted parameter. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-15101) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78) within the web management interface of ASUS routers. Remote authenticated administrators can exploit this flaw by sending crafted parameters that lead to arbitrary command execution on the underlying system. The affected firmware version is 3.0.0.6_102. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, indicating a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary system commands, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or service disruption. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected router systems. However, exploitation requires administrative credentials, limiting the attack surface to trusted users or compromised accounts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the ASUS Security Advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and consider additional network-level protections to limit access to the router management interface.
CVE-2025-15101: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in ASUS Router
Description
An OS command injection vulnerability in the web management interface of certain ASUS router models allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary system commands via a crafted parameter. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-15101) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78) within the web management interface of ASUS routers. Remote authenticated administrators can exploit this flaw by sending crafted parameters that lead to arbitrary command execution on the underlying system. The affected firmware version is 3.0.0.6_102. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, indicating a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary system commands, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or service disruption. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected router systems. However, exploitation requires administrative credentials, limiting the attack surface to trusted users or compromised accounts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the ASUS Security Advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and consider additional network-level protections to limit access to the router management interface.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ASUS
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-26T02:08:21.482Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c49a9bf4197a8e3ba4b858
Added to database: 03/26/2026, 02:31:55 UTC
Last enriched: 05/13/2026, 03:54:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:53 UTC
Views: 320
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