CVE-2024-1655
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-1655 is an OS command injection vulnerability in certain ASUS WiFi routers that allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via specially crafted requests. This affects users of vulnerable ASUS router models with web interface access. Attackers can gain full control of affected devices.
💻 Affected Systems
- ASUS WiFi routers (specific models not detailed in provided references)
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of router allowing attacker to intercept all network traffic, install persistent malware, pivot to internal network devices, and use router as botnet node.
Likely Case
Router takeover leading to DNS hijacking, credential theft from network traffic, and installation of cryptocurrency miners or backdoors.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if strong authentication, network segmentation, and proper access controls prevent attacker access to vulnerable interfaces.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but command injection is typically straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown specific version from provided references
Vendor Advisory: https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7737-1acd0-1.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check ASUS support site for your router model. 2. Download latest firmware. 3. Log into router web interface. 4. Navigate to firmware update section. 5. Upload and apply new firmware. 6. Reboot router.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable remote administration
allPrevents external access to router web interface
Change default credentials
allUse strong unique passwords for router admin account
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate router on separate VLAN with strict firewall rules
- Implement network monitoring for suspicious router traffic patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check router firmware version against ASUS security advisoriesCheck Version:
Log into router web interface and check firmware version in administration/system settingsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version matches patched version from ASUS advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution in router logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from router
- DNS queries to suspicious domains from router
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND (command="*;*" OR command="*|*" OR command="*`*" OR command="*$(*")