RT-AX82U GUNDAM EDITION
Gone quiet well evidenced
no firmware for long enough to stand out against its own record
420 days since the last release against a median gap of 77 (5.5x)
- Last firmware
- 6 August 2025 (1 year ago)
- Releases seen
- 13
- Update rhythm
- about every 3 months
- Support observed
- ≥3 years
- Vendor's promise
- no support period we can evaluate
- Patch latency
- not measurable — its changelogs name no CVE ids
Firmware history
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3.0.0.4.388_25035 6 August 2025
Release notes — disclosure 0.31
Improved compatibility with certain IoT devices.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.388_25029 25 February 2025
Release notes — disclosure 0.32
1.Enhanced input parameter handling techniques to improve data processing stability and system security.2.Enhance system access control mechanisms.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.388_25024 11 February 2025
Release notes — disclosure 0.32
1.Fixed the UI issue in Chrome.2.Fixed client binding issues in Mesh scenarios.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.388_25017 18 November 2024
Release notes — disclosure 0.58
1. Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security.2. Enhanced AiCloud password protection mechanisms, safeguarding against unauthorized access attempts.3. Enhanced device security through improved buffer handling in connection features.4. Refined data handling processes, ensuring secure and accurate information management.5. Enhanced file access control mechanisms, promoting a more secure operating environment.6. Strengthened certificate protection, providing enhanced data security.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.388_25004 9 October 2024
Release notes — disclosure 0.37
1.Optimized memory management mechanisms, improving system efficiency and stability.2.Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows, further protecting your information security.3.Improved web rendering engine, enhancing browsing experience and security.4.Enhanced security of system command processing to guard against potential malicious operations.5.Perfected JavaScript-related security mechanisms, offering a more secure web interaction environment.Please unzip the firmware file, and then verify the checksumSHA: 2f664213e3d006825118f5f7dcac5399bc40e85e13f3afd0ad67980f27574308
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.388_24232 6 March 2024
Release notes — disclosure 0.32
- Resolved guest network connectivity issues on AiMesh nodes by disabling guest network internal access.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.388.23285 25 May 2023
Cites CVE-2023-28702, CVE-2023-28703
Release notes — disclosure 1.00
New features:-Built-in Surfshark in VPN Fusion allows you to surf the internet anonymously and securely from anywhere by encrypting connections. Please refer to https://asus.click/SurfsharkVPN-iPhone/Android USB auto backup WAN allows you to connect your phone to the router’s USB port and use it as an internet source. Please refer to https://asus.click/AutobackupWAN-DDNS transfer allows you to transfer your ASUS DDNS hostname from your original router to the new one. Please refer to https://asus.click/ASUSDDNSBug fixes and functionality modifications:-Resolved the issue with login and password changes.-Resolved the IPSec VPN connection issues.-Resolved the Instant Guard connection issues.-Fixed the AiCloud login issue after unplugging and plugging the HDD into the USB port.-Fixed the issue where Traffic Analyzer sometimes couldn't record data.-Fixed the time display issue for the preferred upgrade time in the Auto Firmware Upgrade function.-Fine-tuned the description for port status.-Enabled DynDNS and No-IP DDNS to use IPv6.-Fixed AiMesh preferred AP identification in site survey results.-Updated timezone list for Greenland, Mexico, and Iran.-Modified the USB application option text in dual WAN.-Allowed WireGuard Server clients to access the Samba server.-Fixed memory leak issue.-Enabled the failback function when using the iOS/Android USB backup WAN.-The ARP response issue has been resolved, along with the connection issue between the router and the ROG Phone 6 and 7.-Resolved the issue where the USB path is not displayed on the Media Server page in the AiMesh nodeSecurity updates:-Enabled and supported ECDSA certificates for Let's Encrypt.-Enhanced protection for credentials.-Enhanced protection for OTA firmware updates.-Fixed DoS vulnerabilities in firewall configuration pages. Thanks to Jinghe Gao's contribution.-Fixed DoS vulerabilities in httpd. Thanks to Howard McGreehan.-Fixed information disclosure vulnerability. Thanks to Junxu (Hillstone Network Security Research Institute) contribution.-Fixed CVE-2023-28702 and CVE-2023-28703. Thanks to Xingyu Xu(@tmotfl) contribution.-Fixed null pointer dereference vulnerabilities. Thanks to Chengfeng Ye, Prism Research Group - cse hkust contribution.-Fixed the cfg server vulnerability. Thanks to Swing and Wang Duo from Chaitin Security Research Lab.-Fixed the vulnerability in the logmessage function. Thanks to Swing and Wang Duo from Chaitin Security Research Lab C0ss4ck from Bytedance Wuheng Lab, Feixincheng from X1cT34m.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.388.22525 15 March 2023
Cites CVE-2022-468712
Release notes — disclosure 0.70
1.Fixed CVE-2022-468712.Fixed Client DOM Stored XSS.3.Improved AiMesh backhaul stability.4.Fixed AiMesh topology UI bugs.5.Fixed the reboot issue when assigning specific clients in VPN fusion.6.Fixed the VPN fusion bug when importing the Surfshark WireGuard conf file.7.Fixed network map bugs.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.388.22158 22 December 2022
Cites CVE-2018-1160
Release notes — disclosure 1.00
If you want to upload the firmware file manually, please check your RT-AX82U firmware version is greater or equal to 3.0.0.4.386.50289. If not, please manual upgrade your RT-AX82U to 3.0.0.4.386.50289 first. Instead of manual upgrade the firmware, we suggest you to upgrade the firmware through live update function by clicking the check firmware version in the ASUS router app--> Settings --> firmware upgrade. Or click the check button in web GUI --> Administration --> Firmware upgrade. Release notes: Try more on ASUSWRT 2022 with new features at https://asus.click/ASUSWRT20221. Supported WireGuard VPN server and client.2. Supported VPN fusion. It can easily achieve VPN connection to network devices like Smart TV, Game consoles and without installing the VPN client software.3. Supported new devices connection notification.4. Supported connection diagnostic on the ASUS router app.5. Supported Instant Guard 2.0 which helps easily invite family or friends to join the VPN connection.6. Upgraded parental control and added reward, new scheduler for flexible setting7. Fixed USB icon issue in port status.8. Fixed HTTP response splitting vulnerability. Thanks to Efstratios Chatzoglou, University of the Aegean.9. Fixed status page HTML vulnerability. Thanks to David Ward.10. Fixed CVE-2018-1160. Thanks to Steven Sroba.11. Fixed cfg_server security issue.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.386.50289 22 December 2022
Release notes — disclosure 0.36
The version is a middle firmware for upgrading from 3.0.0.4.386.49674 (or a lower version) to 3.0.0.4.388.2xxxx We suggested updating the firmware by clicking the check firmware in the ASUS router app or web GUI, and you don't need to update the firmware to this version manually.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.386.49674 14 July 2022
Release notes — disclosure 0.05
Improved connection stability.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.386.49559 5 July 2022
Cites CVE-2022-26376
Release notes — disclosure 0.93
1. Improved system stability2. Supported Safe Browsing in the router app to filter explicit content from search results. You can set it in the router app --> Devices or Family.3. Fixed anomalous 802.11 frame issues. Thanks to Kari Hulkko and Tuomo Untinen from The Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC). Issue was found by using Defensics Fuzz Testing Tool.4. Fixed CVE-2022-26376
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
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3.0.0.4.386.48664 28 April 2022
Cites CVE-2021-34174, CVE-2022-07782, CVE-2022-07783, CVE-2022-23970, CVE-2022-23971, CVE-2022-23972, CVE-2022-23973, CVE-2022-25595, CVE-2022-25596, CVE-2022-25597, CVE-2022-26673, CVE-2022-266746
Release notes — disclosure 0.91
1. Fixed OpenSSL CVE-2022-07782. Fixed CVE-2021-34174, CVE-2022-07783. Added more security measures to block malware.4. Fixed Stored XSS vulnerability. Thanks to Milan Kyselica of IstroSec.5. Fixed CVE-2022-23970, CVE-2022-23971, CVE-2022-23972, CVE-2022-23973, CVE-2022-25595, CVE-2022-25596, CVE-2022-25597, CVE-2022-26673, CVE-2022-266746. Added 3rd party DNS server list in WAN --> DNS to help users enhance the connection security.
Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026
Evidence
One archived page sits behind this record, the earliest read on 2 August 2026. Everything above was read from it, and each is kept byte for byte so it can be checked after the vendor edits the original.
Identifiers: marketing_name RT-AX82U GUNDAM EDITION
Judged by lifecycle-1 on 30 September 2026.
How these verdicts are computed.