CVE-2026-19397
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Authentication Bypass in ASUS Control Center Express Agent

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-08

Assigner: ASUS

Description
Missing authentication for a critical function in ASUS Control Center Express Agent allows an unauthenticated nearby user to control the host via a direct connection to the agent when the host has an active login session. Refer to the '  Security Update for ASUS Control Center Express Agent ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

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Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-08
Generated
2026-09-08
AI Q&A
2026-09-08
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-19397
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72612

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asus control_center_express_agent *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves missing authentication for a critical function in ASUS Control Center Express Agent. An unauthenticated nearby user can exploit it to control the host system by connecting directly to the agent when the host has an active login session.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves missing authentication in ASUS Control Center Express Agent. Detection requires checking if the agent is running and exposed on the network without authentication. Inspect running services for 'ASUS Control Center Express Agent' and verify network connections to its port. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized control over your system, potentially leading to data theft, system manipulation, or further network compromise. This is especially risky if the host is part of a critical infrastructure or handles sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the security update for ASUS Control Center Express Agent as referenced in the ASUS Security Advisory. Ensure the agent is not accessible to unauthenticated nearby users by restricting network access or disabling the service if not needed.

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