RondoDox Botnet Exploits Unpatched ASUS Routers Through Legacy Vulnerability
282/69 Monday, May 25, 2026 Security researchers have reported that attackers linked to the RondoDox botnet are actively exploiting the legacy vulnerability CVE-2018-5999 in unpatched ASUS routers. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) and affects ASUSWRT firmware, allowing attackers to modify router settings without authentication. According to reports, VulnCheck detected active exploitation […]
