CVE-2025-59372: asus router Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-59372 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) Path Traversal vulnerability in asus router. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 47.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 25-11-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 25-11-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in certain router models. A remote, authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write files outside the intended directory, potentially affecting device integrity. Refer to the 'Security Update for ASUS Router Firmware' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.