Sensitive Information Exposure in ASUS Routers
CVE-2026-16528

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Asus
Status
Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-16528?

Certain ASUS router models have a vulnerability that allows remote authenticated attackers to access sensitive information, specifically DDNS credentials, from system logs. This exposure can lead to unauthorized modifications of DNS settings, posing a significant security risk. It is essential for users of affected ASUS routers to review the firmware updates and security advisories provided by ASUS to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Router 3.0.0.4.386 series

Router 3.0.0.4.388 series

Router 3.0.0.6.102 series

References

https://www.asus.com/security-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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