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CVE-2026-14911: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in ASUS Router

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-14911cvecve-2026-14911cwe-79
Published: 10/07/2026 (10/07/2026, 02:13:30 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ASUS
Product: Router

Description

CVE-2026-14911 is a critical cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ASUS router modules. It allows a remote attacker to execute malicious scripts that can read DOM information, modify router settings, and cause denial-of-service conditions when an authenticated user visits a crafted URL. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.3critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H

Affected software

ASUS

Router

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AILast updated: 10/07/2026, 03:03:21 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CWE-79) in ASUS router modules involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling cross-site scripting attacks. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a URL that, when visited by an authenticated user, allows reading of DOM information, modification of router settings, and denial-of-service conditions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are provided in the input data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized reading of DOM information, unauthorized modification of router settings, and denial-of-service conditions affecting the router's availability. The attack requires an authenticated user to visit a maliciously crafted URL, which could result in significant compromise of router functionality and security.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the ASUS Security Advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor the vendor advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, avoid visiting untrusted URLs while authenticated to the router's web interface.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ASUS
Date Reserved
2026-07-07T01:06:39.682Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ac5b3212cdf04f65605f02b

Added to database: 10/07/2026, 02:49:05 UTC

Last enriched: 10/07/2026, 03:03:21 UTC

Last updated: 10/07/2026, 03:08:08 UTC

Views: 3

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