CVE-2013-6343

ASUS RT-N56U and RT-AC66U Firmware 3.0.0.4.374_979 - Remote Code Execution via apps_name or apps_flag Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2013-6343. PoCs published by Jacob Holcomb.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in ASUS RT-N56U routers via the `apps_name` parameter in `APP_Installation.asp`. It uses a ROP chain and multi-stage shellcode to achieve remote code execution, specifically a reverse shell.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in web.c in httpd on the ASUS RT-N56U and RT-AC66U routers with firmware 3.0.0.4.374_979 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) apps_name or (2) apps_flag parameter to APP_Installation.asp.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Jacob Holcomb · pythonremotehardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31033

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in ASUS RT-N56U routers via the `apps_name` parameter in `APP_Installation.asp`. It uses a ROP chain and multi-stage shellcode to achieve remote code execution, specifically a reverse shell.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ASUS RT-N56U (Firmware 3.0.0.4.374_979)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the router's web interface · Valid HTTP Basic Authentication credentials
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/102267
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-21994
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31033
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65046

Scores

EPSS 0.0971
EPSS Percentile 94.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (3)
asus/rt-ac66u_firmware 3.0.0.4..374_979
asus/rt-n56u_firmware 3.0.0.4..374_979
asus/tm-ac1900_firmware 3.0.0.4..374_979
Published Jan 22, 2014
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026