CVE-2013-6343
CVE-2013-6343 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Asus Tm-ac1900 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Asus Tm-ac1900 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in web.c in httpd on the ASUS RT-N56U and RT-AC66U routers with firmware 3.0.0.4.374_979 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) apps_name or (2) apps_flag parameter to APP_Installation.asp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-6343?
- Multiple buffer overflows in web.c in httpd on the ASUS RT-N56U and RT-AC66U routers with firmware 3.0.0.4.374_979 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) apps_name or (2) apps_flag parameter to APP_Installation.asp.
- How severe is CVE-2013-6343?
- CVE-2013-6343 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-6343 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-6343?
- CVE-2013-6343 primarily affects Asus Tm-ac1900 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-6343?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-6343 published?
- CVE-2013-6343 was published on 2014-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://infosec42.blogspot.com/2014/01/exploit-asus-rt-n56u-remote-root-shell.html
- http://osvdb.org/102267
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31033
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65046
- https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-21994
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:tm-ac1900_firmware:3.0.0.4..374_979:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-n56u_firmware:3.0.0.4..374_979:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ac66u_firmware:3.0.0.4..374_979:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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