CVE-2025-44954
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2025-44954 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. RUCKUS SmartZone (SZ) before 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build has a hardcoded SSH private key for a root-equivalent user account.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
RUCKUS SmartZone (SZ) before 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build has a hardcoded SSH private key for a root-equivalent user account.
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 Smartzone Firmware | < 6.1.2 |
| Commscope | Ruckus Smartzone Firmware | 6.1.2 |
| Commscope | Ruckus Smartzone Firmware | 7.0.0 |
| Commscope | Ruckus Smartzone Firmware | 7.1.0 |
References
- https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2025-44954Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/613753Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-44954?
RUCKUS SmartZone (SZ) before 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build has a hardcoded SSH private key for a root-equivalent user account.
How severe is CVE-2025-44954?
CVE-2025-44954 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-44954?
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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