CVE-2021-33218 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Hard-coded system passwords in the Ruckus IoT Controller allow attackers to gain shell access and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-33218?

CVE-2021-33218 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33218?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33218?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33218 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-33218 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33218 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2hh3-6mr4-7gqq.

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