CVE-2020-35219 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The ASUS DSL-N17U modem with firmware 1.1.0.2 allows attackers to access the admin interface by changing the admin password without authentication via a POST request to Advanced_System_Content.asp with the uiViewTools_username=admin&uiViewTools_Password= and uiViewTools_PasswordConfirm= substrings.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Dsl-N17U Firmware	1.1.0.2
Asus	Dsl-N17U	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://securityforeveryone.com/blog/asus-dsl-n17u-model-cve-2020-35219Third Party Advisory
https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/Modem-LTE-Routers/All-series/DSL-N16Not ApplicableVendor Advisory
https://securityforeveryone.com/blog/asus-dsl-n17u-model-cve-2020-35219Third Party Advisory
https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/Modem-LTE-Routers/All-series/DSL-N16Not ApplicableVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-35219?

CVE-2020-35219 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The ASUS DSL-N17U modem with firmware 1.1.0.2 allows attackers to access the admin interface by changing the admin password without authentication via a POST request to Advanced_System_Content.asp wit...

How severe is CVE-2020-35219?

CVE-2020-35219 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35219?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asus Dsl-N17U Firmware, Asus Dsl-N17U.