CVE-2021-32030
Published: June 2, 2025
Official Description
ASUS Lyra Mini and ASUS GT-AC2900 devices contain an improper authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the administrative interface. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
CISA KEV Advisory
ASUS Routers Improper Authentication Vulnerability
ASUS Lyra Mini and ASUS GT-AC2900 devices contain an improper authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the administrative interface. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in ASUS Lyra Mini and ASUS GT-AC2900 devices allows an attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the administrative interface. With a very high EPSS score of 0.94215 and confirmed exploitation in the wild, this is a critical vulnerability.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. The improper authentication flaw allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.
Users of ASUS Lyra Mini and ASUS GT-AC2900 devices should discontinue product utilization, as these products may be end-of-life or end-of-service. Replace affected devices with supported alternatives.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-32030 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2021-32030 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-32030 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1