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ASUS Patches Critical Router Firmware Vulnerabilities
Original: ASUS Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Router Firmware Triggered by Malicious VPN Files ASUS patched two vulnerabiliti
ASUS has released firmware updates fixing two critical vulnerabilities in its routers, tracked as CVE-2026-14157 and CVE-2026-13313. The flaws allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands and gain root privileges by exploiting malicious VPN files. Users are urged to update their routers promptly.
Why now: Home router security flaws granting root access raise immediate concerns for owners rushing to patch their devices.
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- ASUS Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Router Firmware Triggered by Malicious VPN Files ASUS patched two vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-14157 and CVE-2026-13313) in its router firmware that allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands and gain root privileges via… · beyondmachines1@infosec.exchange · 1
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