CVE-2023-39780
Description
On ASUS RT-AX55 3.0.0.4.386.51598 devices, authenticated attackers can perform OS command injection via the /start_apply.htm qos_bw_rulelist parameter. NOTE: for the similar "token-generated module" issue, see CVE-2023-41345; for the similar "token-refresh module" issue, see CVE-2023-41346; for the similar "check token module" issue, see CVE-2023-41347; and for the similar "code-authentication module" issue, see CVE-2023-41348.
Summary dbcve.org
Authenticated OS command injection vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX55 router firmware 3.0.0.4.386.51598. Attackers with valid web interface credentials can inject arbitrary OS commands through the qos_bw_rulelist parameter in the /start_apply.htm endpoint, allowing complete system compromise.
Mitigation
Apply vendor firmware update when available; otherwise restrict web management interface access to trusted IPs only or disable remote management.