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CVE-2025-59374

ASUS Live Update Embedded Malicious Code

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 1.20%
  1. Published17 Dec 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV17 Dec 2025
  3. Remediation due7 Jan 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 17 Dec 2025Federal remediation due: 7 Jan 2026

Description

"UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED" Certain versions of the ASUS Live Update 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. Only devices that met these conditions and installed the compromised versions were affected. The Live Update client has already reached End-of-Support (EOS) in October 2021, and no currently supported devices or products are affected by this issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

ASUS Live Update< 3.6.8

Remediation

Fixed in
ASUS Live Update≥ 3.6.8

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-59374 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-59374 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 17 Dec 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-59374?

CVE-2025-59374 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-59374?

Affected products include ASUS Live Update.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59374?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example ASUS Live Update 3.6.8 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.