PT-2021-20088 · Commscope · Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller

Jim Becher + 1 · Published 2021-07-07 · Updated 2021-07-09 · CVE-2021-33218

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller versions 1.7.1.0 and earlier

Description An issue was discovered that involves hard-coded system passwords, which provide shell access.

Recommendations For CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller versions 1.7.1.0 and earlier, consider changing the hard-coded system passwords to unique, strong passwords to prevent unauthorized shell access. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the shell to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-33218

Affected Products

Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33218 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-33218 · Vendor Advisory
• https://korelogic.com/advisories.html · Note
• https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/74 · Note