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AyySSHush Botnet Exploits ASUS Flaw to Backdoor Over 9,000 Routers

ASUS rolled out firmware updates for affected models to patch the backdoor exploit

Asus RT-BE86U
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Overview

  • GreyNoise discovered 'AyySSHush' in mid-March and reports over 9,000 ASUS routers have been backdoored via SSH by exploiting CVE-2023-39780.
  • The injected SSH public key persists across reboots and firmware upgrades, allowing stealthy long-term access.
  • ASUS has released firmware updates for impacted models to close the CVE-2023-39780 vulnerability and users should apply them immediately.
  • Security researchers identified four IP addresses linked to the campaign and advise adding them to block lists to prevent further intrusions.
  • Users can detect infections by checking SSH settings for port 53282 and unauthorized keys, and a factory reset is recommended for thorough removal.