Is CVE-2023-39780 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-39780 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-39780 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-39780 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-39780?

CVE-2023-39780 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2023-39780

Published: June 2, 2025

EPSS:42.66%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.4th

Official Description

ASUS RT-AX55 devices contain an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands. As represented by CVE-2023-41346.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

ASUS RT-AX55 Routers OS Command Injection Vulnerability

ASUS RT-AX55 devices contain an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands. As represented by CVE-2023-41346.

Added to KEV: 2025-06-02Federal patch deadline: 2025-06-23

Required Action (CISA)

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 high-severity OS command injection vulnerability in ASUS RT-AX55 devices allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The high EPSS score of 0.42656 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, posing an immediate and severe risk. It is remotely exploitable by an authenticated attacker.

Recommended Action

Update ASUS RT-AX55 devices to the latest firmware. Ensure strong, unique passwords are used for device administration and restrict management interface access.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-39780 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-2023-39780 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.