CVE-2021-33217
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.38%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. The Web Application allows Arbitrary Read/Write actions by authenticated users. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. The Web Application allows Arbitrary Read/Write actions by authenticated users. The API allows an HTTP POST of arbitrary content into any file on the filesystem as root.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Commscope | Ruckus Iot Controller | <= 1.7.1.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/77Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://korelogic.com/advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/77Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://korelogic.com/advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33217?
An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. The Web Application allows Arbitrary Read/Write actions by authenticated users. The API allows an HTTP POST of arbitrary content into any file on the filesystem as root.
How severe is CVE-2021-33217?
CVE-2021-33217 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33217?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-33211A Directory Traversal vulnerability in the Unzip feature in …6.5
- CVE-2021-33212A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "View in B…5.4
- CVE-2021-33213An SSRF vulnerability in the "Upload from URL" feature in El…6.5
- CVE-2021-33214In HMS Ewon eCatcher through 6.6.4, weak filesystem permissi…6.1
- CVE-2021-33215An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1…4.3
- CVE-2021-33216An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1…9.8
- CVE-2021-33218An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1…9.8
- CVE-2021-33219An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1…9.8
- CVE-2021-3322Unexpected Pointer Aliasing in IEEE 802154 Fragment Reassemb…6.5
- CVE-2021-33220An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1…7.8
- CVE-2021-33221An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1…9.8
- CVE-2021-33223An issue discovered in SeedDMS 6.0.15 allows an attacker to …8.8
Are you affected by CVE-2021-33217?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST