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ASUS

ZenWiFi BD5

Actively updated well evidenced

firmware is arriving about as often as it always has

19 days since the last release against a median gap of 20 (0.9x)

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Last firmware
11 September 2026 (19 days ago)
Releases seen
7
Update rhythm
about every 20 days
Support observed
≥5 months
Vendor's promise
no support period we can evaluate
Patch latency
not measurable — its changelogs name no CVE ids

Firmware history

  1. 3.0.0.6.102_58395 11 September 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.33 
    Bug Fixes and EnhancementsOptimized WPS setting synchronization for a more seamless and reliable pairing experience.We recommend upgrading to this version to maintain optimal protection.

    Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026

  2. 3.0.0.6.102_58394 24 August 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.45 
    New Features- New Time Zone Options: Added "Vancouver, Whitehorse (PST7)" and "Edmonton, Yellowknife (MST6)" time zone options for Canada.Bug Fixes and Enhancements- Improved MAC address display logic on the WDS (wireless bridge) page, fixing cases where the band name and its MAC address were shown incorrectly.- Fixed an issue where Client List sorting could stop working under certain conditions, and removed a duplicate wired device card in the "By Interface" view.- Optimized the IPv6 address design for Networks.- Improved handling of unstable network cables.- Improved stability during the AiMesh node setup process.- Fixed an issue where a physical LAN port could disappear after the setup process when using the automatic WAN type detection mechanism.- Improved AP Isolation synchronization for Networks profiles that don't use a dedicated subnet.- Strengthened firewall rule configuration for UPnP, improving port-forwarding stability and firewall rule restoration reliability.- Improved Network stylesheet loading reliability.- Fixed an issue where the URL-forwarding utility could become unresponsive after an internal network component update.Security Fixes- Strengthened data handling in Networks configuration functions.- Improved data validation in Networks rule list processing.- Fixed a data-handling issue in the DNS query caching component.- Strengthened verification when a software component downloads external resources, improving connection security.- Adjusted the information response mechanism of the device discovery service, strengthening protection of device information.- Fixed a data-handling issue in a firmware component on a specific model.- Improved data-display handling in a web function to enhance browsing security.- Strengthened input data validation in a device-pairing web function.- Improved data validation in the configuration file upload/sync function.- Improved how the account service restart process is handled.- Removed a non-essential internal function endpoint, strengthening overall access control.- Adjusted the debug file access mechanism, strengthening protection of internal data.- Strengthened data handling in the system logging function.We recommend upgrading to this version to maintain optimal protection.

    Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026

  3. 3.0.0.6.102_58365 4 August 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.32 
    Bug Fixes and Enhancements：- Optimized connection compatibility and stability for IoT devices.

    Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026

  4. 3.0.0.6.102_58362 13 July 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.32 
    Bug Fixes and Enhancements：-Optimized Wi-Fi connection stability to ensure a smoother and more reliable wireless experience.

    Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026

  5. 3.0.0.6.102_58311 7 July 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.37 
    New Feature：- Added LED Scheduler.- Added LED Night Mode.Bug Fixes and Enhancements：- Improved Android device connectivity when IPv6 is enabled on Smart Home Master.- Optimized the layout and display of the Client List for better readability.- Refined network compatibility and stability under specific WAN Types.- Enhanced remote connection stability for a more reliable management experience.

    Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026

  6. 3.0.0.6.102_58247 6 May 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.40 
    Security Fixes- Enhanced system security by addressing an unsafe remote script execution mechanism in.- Improved system security by addressing a heap buffer overflow vulnerability during cache handling. We recommend upgrading to this version to ensure up-to-date protection.

    Archived page, fetched 29 September 2026

  7. 3.0.0.6.102_58245 16 April 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.44 
    Improvements:Optimized Wi-Fi roaming stability for devices supporting 802.11k but not allowing 11v.Improved Wi-Fi roaming compatibility and stability for iOS 26 devices.Refined accessibility-related UI and interaction details.Enhanced stability for 2.5G LAN/WAN port operations.Improved overall remote connection stability.Improved system behavior when using System diagnostic on feedback page.Bug Fixes:Fixed incorrect connection status display for certain Wi-Fi devices.Fixed AiMesh nodes not displayed correctly in the device list.Fixed a disconnection issue that occurred after enabling the MAC Filter.Fixed main network connectivity issue when enabling IPv6 for both the main network and Smart Home Master.Security Enhancements:Strengthened input sanitization mechanismEnhanced system API validation for stronger protection consistency.Strengthened command handling and system resource access controls.Improved system logging and security event recording mechanisms.

    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 ZenWiFi BD5

Judged by lifecycle-1 on 30 September 2026. How these verdicts are computed.

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