CVE-2021-33218
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.30%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33218 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. There are Hard-coded System Passwords that provide shell access.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. There are Hard-coded System Passwords that provide shell access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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
- https://korelogic.com/advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/74Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://korelogic.com/advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/74Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33218?
An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. There are Hard-coded System Passwords that provide shell access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33218?
CVE-2021-33218 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33218?
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.
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