ASUS DSL-AC51/DSL-N16/DSL-AC750 authentication bypass

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ASUS DSL-AC51, DSL-N16 and DSL-AC750. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in authentication bypass. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-59367. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in ASUS DSL-AC51, DSL-N16 and DSL-AC750 (version now known). This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication bypass vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-288. A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified in certain DSL series routers, may allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access into the affected system. Refer to the 'Security Update for DSL Series Router' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

The advisory is shared at asus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-59367 since 09/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/06/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202511-1674) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-150354). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication bypass
CWE: CWE-288 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/15/2025 CVE reserved
11/13/2025 +59 days Advisory disclosed
11/13/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/06/2026 +85 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: asus.com

Advisory: asus.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59367 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59367
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-332289
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CNNVD: CNNVD-202511-1674 - ASUS DSL-AC51 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2025 07:47
Updated: 02/06/2026 20:58
Changes: 11/13/2025 07:47 (64), 11/14/2025 07:15 (1), 11/14/2025 17:43 (6), 11/15/2025 15:04 (1), 11/16/2025 15:42 (1), 02/06/2026 20:58 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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