CVE-2023-25717
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitRuckus Wireless Admin through 10.4 allows Remote Code Execution via an unauthenticated HTTP GET Request, as demonstrated by a /forms/doLogin?login_username=admin&password=password$(curl substring.
Published May 17, 2023 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as TR-23-0273
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-25717 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ruckus Wireless Admin (Ruckuswireless), Ruckus Smartzone Firmware (Commscope), Smartzone Ap (Ruckuswireless).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 8, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ruckus Smartzone Firmware 5.2.1.3, Ruckus Wireless Admin <=10.4, Smartzone Ap 6.1.0.0.9240.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Ruckus Wireless Admin through 10.4 allows Remote Code Execution via an unauthenticated HTTP GET Request, as demonstrated by a /forms/doLogin?login_username=admin&password=password$(curl substring.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 12, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 8, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 12, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 12, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or disconnect product if it is end-of-life.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ruckus Wireless AdminRuckuswireless | See advisory | 10.4 |
| Ruckus Smartzone FirmwareCommscope | 6.1.0.0.935 | 5.2.1.3 |
| Smartzone ApRuckuswireless | See advisory | 6.1.0.0.9240 |
Patched Releases
Ruckus Smartzone Firmware
5.2.1.3
Ruckus Wireless Admin
<=10.4
Smartzone Ap
6.1.0.0.9240
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 8, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
May 12, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 12, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 12, 2023
Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2023
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25717
- advisoryhttps://securityaffairs.com/146285/hacking/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog-ruckus.html
- advisoryhttps://www.itsecuritynews.info/cisa-adds-ruckus-bug-and-another-six-flaws-to-its-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- patchhttps://support.ruckuswireless.com/security_bulletins/315
FAQ
Common Questions.
Ruckus Wireless Admin through 10.4 allows Remote Code Execution via an unauthenticated HTTP GET Request, as demonstrated by a /forms/doLogin?login_username=admin&password=password$(curl substring.
Affected: Ruckus Wireless Admin (Ruckuswireless); Ruckus Smartzone Firmware (Commscope) versions 6.1.0.0.935; Smartzone Ap (Ruckuswireless). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 8, 2023.
Yes. It was added on May 12, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 2, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ruckus Smartzone Firmware 5.2.1.3, Ruckus Wireless Admin <=10.4, Smartzone Ap 6.1.0.0.9240.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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