#VU112718 Use of hard-coded credentials in Virtual SmartZone (vSZ) - CVE-2025-44962

Vulnerability identifier: #VU112718

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-44962

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Virtual SmartZone (vSZ)
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Ruckus Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Virtual SmartZone (vSZ): All versions

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External links
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/613753
https://support.ruckuswireless.com/security_bulletins/333

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?