CVE-2014-9583
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitcommon.c in infosvr in ASUS WRT firmware 3.0.0.4.376_1071, 3.0.0.376.2524-g0013f52, and other versions, as used in RT-AC66U, RT-N66U, and other routers, does not properly check the MAC address for a request, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute…
Published Jan 8, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-9583 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Wrt Firmware (Asus), Tm-Ac1900 (T-Mobile).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 13, 2018. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
80%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
common.c in infosvr in ASUS WRT firmware 3.0.0.4.376_1071, 3.0.0.376.2524-g0013f52, and other versions, as used in RT-AC66U, RT-N66U, and other routers, does not properly check the MAC address for a request, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands via a NET_CMD_ID_MANU_CMD packet to UDP port 9999. NOTE: this issue was incorrectly mapped to CVE-2014-10000, but that ID is invalid due to its use as an example of the 2014 CVE ID syntax change.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 13, 2018 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wrt FirmwareAsus | 3.0.0.4.376_1071, 3.0.0.4.376.2524-g0012f52 | n/a |
| Tm-Ac1900T-Mobile | 3.0.0.4.376_3169 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 8, 2015
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 13, 2018
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129815/ASUSWRT-3.0.0.4.376_1071-LAN-Backdoor-Command-Execution.html
- exploithttps://github.com/jduck/asus-cmd
- exploitMSF asus_infosvr_auth_bypass_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-35688
- exploitExploitDB-44524
FAQ
Common Questions.
common.c in infosvr in ASUS WRT firmware 3.0.0.4.376_1071, 3.0.0.376.2524-g0013f52, and other versions, as used in RT-AC66U, RT-N66U, and other routers, does not properly check the MAC address for a request, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands via a NET_CMD_ID_MANU_CMD…
Affected: Wrt Firmware (Asus) versions 3.0.0.4.376_1071, 3.0.0.4.376.2524-g0012f52; Tm-Ac1900 (T-Mobile) versions 3.0.0.4.376_3169. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 13, 2018.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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