CVE-2025-12793CWE-426

An uncontrolled DLL loading path vulnerability exists in AsusSoftwareManagerAgent

High · published January 6, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
2.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A local attacker can manipulate DLL loading paths in AsusSoftwareManagerAgent! This opens the door to arbitrary code execution that could lead to some serious mayhem! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a hotel concierge who doesn't check the ID of a guest. Instead of verifying who they are, they just hand over room keys, allowing anyone to waltz in and wreak havoc. If exploited, an attacker could execute any code of their choosing, turning your system into a playground for malicious activity. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete control over the affected machine.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a hotel concierge who doesn't check the ID of a guest. Instead of verifying who they are, they just hand over room keys, allowing anyone to waltz in and wreak havoc. This vulnerability arises because AsusSoftwareManagerAgent does not properly validate the source of the DLL it loads, allowing a local attacker to provide a malicious DLL from a location they control.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute any code of their choosing, turning your system into a playground for malicious activity. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete control over the affected machine. To mitigate this risk, ensure you update to the latest version of AsusSoftwareManagerAgent as per the ASUS Security Advisory. Regularly audit your local applications and monitor for any suspicious activity as an additional precaution. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your system safe and sound. 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00137 · 2.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-426 · Untrusted Search Path
Published
2026-01-06T02:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JAN 02:14Z
    An uncontrolled DLL loading path vulnerability exists in AsusSoftwareManagerAgent
    cvelistv5