PatchTheCVECVE-2026-93489: Improper Authentication in ASUS router modules allows an unauthenticated nearby user to send an HTTP request a
CVE-2026-93489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Authentication in ASUS router modules allows an unauthenticated nearby user to send an HTTP request and forge an access ticket, subsequently enabling the user to perform administrator operations. 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 | 8.7 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| 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-2026-93489?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-93489 being exploited?
CVE-2026-93489 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-2026-93489 affect?
CVE-2026-93489 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). Improper Authentication in ASUS router modules allows an unauthenticated nearby user to send an HTTP request and forge an access ticket, subsequently enabling the user to perform administrator operations. Refer to the ' Security Update for
How urgent is CVE-2026-93489?
Priority 32/100. High severity