CVE-2025-44961: RUCKUS SmartZone · OS Command Injection
Affects RUCKUS SmartZoneSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.9 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 81% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RUCKUS SmartZone | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately upgrade RUCKUS SmartZone to version 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied fields, especially IP address inputs, to prevent injection of special characters or command sequences.
- Restrict access to the SmartZone management interface to trusted networks and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Monitor logs and system behavior for unusual command execution patterns or unexpected system calls that could indicate exploitation attempts.
- Conduct regular credential audits and enforce strong password policies to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
- Segment the management network to isolate SmartZone from general user networks, limiting exposure.
- Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect OS command injection attempts.
- Educate administrators on the risks and signs of exploitation to enable rapid detection and response.
- Prepare incident response plans specific to network management system compromise scenarios.
Description
In RUCKUS SmartZone (SZ) before 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build, OS command injection can occur via an IP address field provided by an authenticated user.
References
- kb.cert.org/vuls/id/613753 (opens in a new tab)
- webresources.commscope.com/download/assets/FAQ+Security+Advisory%3A+ID+20250710/225f44ac3bd311f095821adcaa92e24e (opens in a new tab)
- claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2025-44961 (opens in a new tab)
- kb.cert.org/vuls/id/613753 (opens in a new tab)