CVE-2026-19397: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in ASUS Control Center Express Agent
CVE-2026-19397 is a high-severity vulnerability in ASUS Control Center Express Agent where a critical function lacks authentication. This flaw allows an unauthenticated nearby attacker to control the host if there is an active login session by connecting directly to the agent. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). No specific affected versions or patches have been disclosed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-19397 in ASUS Control Center Express Agent involves missing authentication on a critical function. An unauthenticated attacker in physical proximity can exploit this by directly connecting to the agent on a host with an active login session, potentially gaining control over the host. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.7, indicating high severity, with attack vector being adjacent network (AV:A), low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is currently published but no remediation level or patch information is available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated nearby attacker can control the host system via the ASUS Control Center Express Agent if the host has an active login session. This could lead to unauthorized control and compromise of the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the ASUS Security Advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been disclosed at this time.
CVE-2026-19397: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in ASUS Control Center Express Agent
Description
CVE-2026-19397 is a high-severity vulnerability in ASUS Control Center Express Agent where a critical function lacks authentication. This flaw allows an unauthenticated nearby attacker to control the host if there is an active login session by connecting directly to the agent. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). No specific affected versions or patches have been disclosed yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.7high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-19397 in ASUS Control Center Express Agent involves missing authentication on a critical function. An unauthenticated attacker in physical proximity can exploit this by directly connecting to the agent on a host with an active login session, potentially gaining control over the host. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.7, indicating high severity, with attack vector being adjacent network (AV:A), low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is currently published but no remediation level or patch information is available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated nearby attacker can control the host system via the ASUS Control Center Express Agent if the host has an active login session. This could lead to unauthorized control and compromise of the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the ASUS Security Advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been disclosed at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ASUS
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-10T07:25:55.486Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a9f74f6acd9273b49d8b1a5
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 02:37:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 02:52:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 03:03:48 UTC
Views: 4
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