CVE-2020-26879Ruckus Vriot Hardcoded Credentials
Ruckus vRioT through 1.5.1.0.21 has an API backdoor that is hardcoded into validate_token.py.
Published Oct 26, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-26879 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ruckus Vriot (Commscope).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 28, 2022. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ruckus Vriot <=1.5.1.0.21, Ruckus Vriot 1.5.1.0.21.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
60/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 28, 2022
610 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
11
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Ruckus vRioT through 1.5.1.0.21 has an API backdoor that is hardcoded into validate_token.py. An unauthenticated attacker can interact with the service API by using a backdoor value as the Authorization header.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 28, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 28, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ruckus VriotCommscope | See advisory | 1.5.1.0.21 |
Patched Releases
Ruckus Vriot
<=1.5.1.0.21
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 26, 2020
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 28, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 28, 2022
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
References
- advisoryadepts.of0x.cc
- advisorysupport.ruckuswireless.com · documents
- advisorysupport.ruckuswireless.com · 305
- advisorytwitter.com · TheXC3LL
- advisoryx-c3ll.github.io
FAQ
Common Questions.
Ruckus vRioT through 1.5.1.0.21 has an API backdoor that is hardcoded into validate_token.py.
Affected: Ruckus Vriot (Commscope). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 28, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Ruckus Vriot <=1.5.1.0.21, Ruckus Vriot 1.5.1.0.21.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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