ASUS GT-AXE16000 – Official Thread

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Latest ASUS GT-AXE16000 Firmware 3.0.0.4.388.23012

Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_23012

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/ASUSDDNS

Bug 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.

Security 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.

 

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New ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 Firmware version 3.0.04.388_24329

Version 3.0.04.388_24329

2023/12/18

New Features:
– Added new IPTV profiles, including Celcom, Celcom-TM, and UNIFI-Business+VoIP.

Bug Fixes and Enhancements：
– Fixed WAN connection issues.
– Resolved an issue that caused hostname errors in the DDNS service.
– Resolved OpenVPN server TAP mode issue.
– Added MTU setting for WireGuard client.
– Ensured consistent display of client status on the WireGuard server.
– Enhanced system stability when accessing the WireGuard server with DMZ enabled.
– Improved stability when enabling or disabling the WireGuard server.
– Optimized memory utilization and fixed an occasional server error when registering DDNS with an app.
– Corrected a bug encountered when adding a rule to the network services filter.
– Fixed connection in load-balance mode when both WANs have static IPs.
– Resolved USB path display issue in RE Mode.
– Improved VPN client internet accessibility with AiProtection.

Security Fixes：
– Fixed OpenSSL vulnerabilities.
– Upgraded to the latest dropbear version.
– Fixed a stack overflow vulnerability.

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24374
Version 3.0.0.4.388_24374
55.4 MB
2024/09/27

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 checksum.
SHA256: 8722f036d092ee2dd98c9eef4f961a3bdd20e4248d9bace6d2161bea0bf004de

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24403
Version 3.0.0.4.388_24403
55.51 MB
2024/11/13

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.

Please unzip the firmware file, and then verify the checksum.
SHA256: bc323982c9ed7d967f365fe1fcd26ffc1c5208c927e3b5ec589ebcc1387c8003

https://rog.asus.com/ca-en/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_36382

version 3.0.0.6.102_36382

2025/03/12

 

1.Fixed the UI issue in Chrome.
2.Fixed client binding issues in Mesh scenarios.
3.Enhanced input parameter handling techniques to improve data processing stability and system security.
4.Enhance system access control mechanisms.
5.To enhance software functionality, we have implemented architectural changes. As a result, some settings will require manual reconfiguration:
-Wi-Fi schedule settings will not be migrated and must be manually reconfigured.
-Only the first guest network of each Wi-Fi band will be migrated; additional guest networks need to be reconfigured manually.

https://rog.asus.com/ca-en/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_36383

version 3.0.0.6.102_36383

2025/04/10

 

• Improved system stability and security by fixing a kernel integrity validation issue.

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_36387

version 3.0.0.6.102_36387

2025/05/21

 

• Improved compatibility with certain IoT devices.

 

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

 

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ASUS GT-AXE16000 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_36488

2026/03/16

 

Security:
Strengthened input sanitization mechanism

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS GT-AXE16000 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_36489

2026/05/11

 

Security Fixes:
– Enhanced DNS name handling to address a potential memory issue that could occur in rare cases during name format conversion, improving system security and robustness.
– Improved safeguards for execution modules to reduce the risk of substitution during certain processes.

 

 

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS GT-AXE16000 Firmware Version 3.0.0.6.102_37547

 2026/10/06

 

This update includes a required change for the Speedtest service. If Speedtest is supported on your model, you must install this update to continue using it. Please refer to Speedtest Service Announcement for details.

[Service Announcement] Adjustment to the Speedtest Feature on ASUS Networking Products | Official Support | ASUS Global

Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)

Security Fixes:
Web management interface: Strengthened data handling for the connected device list and added stricter content checks when importing configuration profiles.
Network speed test service: Added allowlist validation for service command parameters, so that only expected values are accepted.
AiCloud: Strengthened the data handling mechanism for the network neighborhood host list.
AiCloud: Improved how share link identifiers are generated, and adjusted the file and disk information query process.
AiCloud: Strengthened authentication and path validation for remote file access.
System protection service: Adjusted address parameter validation and event logging, strengthening access control between local services.

Certificate import process: Adjusted file handling and password passing, with stricter parameter validation.
Third-party account authorization: Narrowed the recipients of authorization data to better protect authorization information.
Web management interface: Adjusted the output handling of feedback content.
Notification service: Added identity verification for local connection sources and tightened the related file permission settings.
Mobile device connection authorization: Added a device matching check to strengthen the access token issuance process.
Device discovery service: Removed a non-essential internal function endpoint to strengthen overall access control.
AiMesh: Adjusted data access protection during the node joining process, improving system stability while connections are being established.

System temporary directory: Adjusted the default permissions applied at creation time to narrow local file access.
Network diagnostic data query: Strengthened value range checks for time interval parameters.
Network diagnostic data query: Added allowlist validation for query fields.
Internal data query: Improved field matching logic and optimized the memory release process under error conditions.
Time synchronization settings: Strengthened parameter validation for the server name.
File upload handling: Fixed an issue where certain input formats could cause the web management service to become unresponsive.
Wireless channel selection tool: Adjusted the handling of command parameters to prevent unintended command execution.
Certificate upload: Added a pre-check of archive contents to prevent files from being written to unintended locations.
System configuration file generation: Strengthened parameter content checks to prevent abnormal configuration values from affecting network service settings.
VPN and account authentication services: Adjusted the handling of connection settings and account data, with stricter parameter validation.

We recommend updating to this version to maintain optimal protection.

 

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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