Vulnerability identifier: #VU53642

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33216

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ruckus IoT Controller
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: CommScope

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials for an upgrade account. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain access to the controller via Secure Copy (SCP).

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ruckus IoT Controller: R1.7.1.0

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External links
http://www.commscope.com/globalassets/digizuite/917216-faq-security-advisory-id-20210525-v1-0.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.