ASUS XT 8 - Firmware 3.0.0.4.388_24768 is it stable ?

[frankhere]

Folks, just wondered if someone asked this about 3.0.0.4.388_24768 is it stable and worth loading ?
I did a search and didn't ( immediately) see any comments so far on this in the forum.
Outside the forum I am getting mixed results.

... and if there has been a different experience from users with HW version 1 ( which I have) vs. HW version 2?
as I understand it - V1 Uses a 1.5GHz quad-core Broadcom CPU.
V2: Upgraded to a 1.7GHz quad-core Broadcom CPU.

Your feedback is welcomed.

Thanks!

 

[bennor]

FYI in case you missed it, there is already a release discussion thread in the ASUSWRT - Official subforum, although with no responses other than initial post.

Release - ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24768 (2025/10/20)

Version 3.0.0.4.388_24768 V1 - 49.66 MB V2 - 50.26 MB 2025/10/20 - Enhanced system stability. - Enhanced input validation and refactored legacy string handling routines to ensure robust memory management. - Addressed multiple security weaknesses in AiCloud service by enforcing strict credential...

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[Tech9]

Your feedback is welcomed

The last few firmware releases are mostly about patching security vulnerabilities. I know XT8 is firmware sensitive, but you better update before someone gets in and only then evaluate Wi-Fi stability.

 

[bennor]

I'd second what Tech9 indicates about updating, especially if the router is internet facing and or if you currently or have in the past used AiCloud. A number of security vulnerabilities where patched in that firmware:

- Enhanced system stability.
- Enhanced input validation and refactored legacy string handling routines to ensure robust memory management.
- Addressed multiple security weaknesses in AiCloud service by enforcing strict credential verification, implementing robust file path validation, and hardening command execution logic to prevent unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources.
- Implemented comprehensive validation and expanded command filtering in the web history API.
- Fixed a privilege escalation vector in the IFTTT token exchange mechanism
- Strengthened input validation and directory handling in the VPN configuration upload interface.
- Fixed an issue that allowed certain user settings to be bypassed, improving overall user control and protection.

More on the recent firmware patches in an Asus Security Advisory notice posted and discussed here: Lot's of CVEs, (More Firmware Updates to Come, I Hope)!