CVE-2021-33218: Critical severity commscope ruckus iot controller vulnerability
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33218?
CVE-2021-33218 is a vulnerability discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier, where hard-coded system passwords provide shell access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33218?
CVE-2021-33218 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-33218?
The affected software for CVE-2021-33218 is CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier.
How can the shell access vulnerability in CVE-2021-33218 be exploited?
The shell access vulnerability in CVE-2021-33218 can be exploited by using the hard-coded system passwords to gain unauthorized access to the system.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-33218?
Yes, it is recommended to update to a version of CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller that is not affected by the vulnerability or apply any patches or mitigations provided by the vendor.