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

[fruitcornbread]

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 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.

XT8 V1 ZIP SHA-256 : 2E17B621D0655C74C1252E3814AFF545CECB9CC72B97718FA0B994654304B624
XT8 V1 FW SHA-256 : 2ef4152ea10a10b185516ced33ebafc2e9b24f2141ea702d152b2c0752791b37
Download XT8 V1: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/..._300438824768.zip?model=ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

XT8 V2 ZIP SHA-256 : 8B7BA29E9A3076308D75D80EFE07F7A5ED3FC64EF67D6B27AC9434F5438BCA32
XT8 V2 FW SHA-256 : 0db20738978aa6f6b42d3a8beb83e92f744991562c1449cb8b243ba94de0c060
Download XT8 V2: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/..._300438824768.zip?model=ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)｜Whole Home Mesh WiFi System｜ASUS Global

Mesh wifi 6 system for whole home signal coverage, network security, parental controls, easy setup and manage. PS5 compatible, supports QoS and app control.

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[frankhere]

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 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.

XT8 V1 ZIP SHA-256 : 2E17B621D0655C74C1252E3814AFF545CECB9CC72B97718FA0B994654304B624
XT8 V1 FW SHA-256 : 2ef4152ea10a10b185516ced33ebafc2e9b24f2141ea702d152b2c0752791b37
Download XT8 V1: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi_XT8/FW_ZENWIFI_XT8_300438824768.zip?model=ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

XT8 V2 ZIP SHA-256 : 8B7BA29E9A3076308D75D80EFE07F7A5ED3FC64EF67D6B27AC9434F5438BCA32
XT8 V2 FW SHA-256 : 0db20738978aa6f6b42d3a8beb83e92f744991562c1449cb8b243ba94de0c060
Download XT8 V2: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi_XT8/FW_XT8_V2_300438824768.zip?model=ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)｜Whole Home Mesh WiFi System｜ASUS Global

Mesh wifi 6 system for whole home signal coverage, network security, parental controls, easy setup and manage. PS5 compatible, supports QoS and app control.

www.asus.com

Hello, thank you for your post and information. All the improvements look attractive, yet knowing ASUS as I do, the question always remains, is this a self-inflicted hot foot when installed? i.e. is it stable and w/o (major) issues ? My network is small, with about 10 devices on it. I am currently running 3.0.0.4.388_24688 and is relatively okay. So, just trying to avoid issues if it is not needed.
Any insights are welcomed.

Thank you for your time.

Frank

 

[RioBlanco]

FWIW, this firmware has been stable for me for the last month

 

[Waltski]

Same here - loaded firmware 24768 on 6 XT8 V1s in access point mode. Dirty upgrades without problems. Tested all 6 on my network, all seem stable with no complaints from my spouse (my most exacting WiFi critic)

 

[paul85eng]

Hi,

This has been mostly stable for me. But after a week or two the wireless back haul seems to drop to 2.4ghz and can only be restored by a reboot.

I have 4 nodes. Did have this problem before a few firmwares back. The one prior to this didn't seem to have this problem.

Not a huge issue rebooting once every few weeks. Just wondered if anyone else was having this?

 

[frankhere]

I loaded firmware _24768 and DID NOT do a factory reset. It only reeked havoc on connections/speed and the like.
That was a 'test' to see what would occur.

So did a factory reset and the system calmed down. Still play'n with it. Can't seem to keep Amazon Echo connected to the network and
am try'n to figure this one out.

I have 10-12 devices on my net.

Regards,
Frank

 

[RioBlanco]

Currently running thee XT8's(V1) and a RP-AX58 in a mesh setup. Ethernet connection to 1 XT8 and the RP-AX58 from the router (XT8) , with wireless backhaul to the other XT8. On this last upgrade I did not go thru the whole reset each XT8 and RP-AX58 process, but I did do this on the previous upgrade as I was having issues. So far this has been stable with no drop in backhaul that I am aware of (but I dont check very often as my internet speeds appear stable and I have a modest 300 Mbps internet provider