PatchTheCVECVE-2026-75775: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in certain ASUS routers allows remote user t
CVE-2026-75775 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in certain ASUS routers allows remote user to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via crafted parameters sent to the router while the device is in its factory-default state.Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.7 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-10-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-75775?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-75775 being exploited?
CVE-2026-75775 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-75775 affect?
CVE-2026-75775 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in certain ASUS routers allows remote user to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via crafted parameters sent to the router while the device is in its factory-def
How urgent is CVE-2026-75775?
Priority 37/100. High severity