Technical Severity
CRITICALCVSS v3.1 Metrics
9.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
31.79
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
96.8
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 96.8% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Dec 17, 2025
Remediation Due
Jan 07, 2026
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
ASUS Live Update contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability client were distributed with unauthorized modifications introduced through a supply chain compromise. The modified builds could cause devices meeting specific targeting conditions to perform unintended actions. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
Remediation Directive
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.