CVE-2025-69425: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in RUCKUS Networks vRIoT IoT Controller
The Ruckus vRIoT IoT Controller firmware versions prior to 3.0.0.0 (GA) expose a command execution service on TCP port 2004 running with root privileges. Authentication to this service relies on a hardcoded Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) secret and an embedded static token. An attacker who extracts these credentials from the appliance or a compromised device can generate valid authentication tokens and execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-69425 is a critical vulnerability in RUCKUS Networks vRIoT IoT Controller firmware versions before 3.0.0.0. The device exposes a command execution service on TCP port 2004 running as root. Authentication relies on a hardcoded TOTP secret and a static token embedded in the device. If an attacker extracts these credentials from the device or a compromised system, they can authenticate to the service and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker who has obtained the hardcoded credentials to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on the affected device. This results in complete system compromise, including potential control over the IoT controller and any connected devices or networks it manages.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict network access to TCP port 2004 on affected devices to trusted administrators only and monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Consider isolating affected devices from untrusted networks to reduce exposure.
CVE-2025-69425: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in RUCKUS Networks vRIoT IoT Controller
Description
The Ruckus vRIoT IoT Controller firmware versions prior to 3.0.0.0 (GA) expose a command execution service on TCP port 2004 running with root privileges. Authentication to this service relies on a hardcoded Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) secret and an embedded static token. An attacker who extracts these credentials from the appliance or a compromised device can generate valid authentication tokens and execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-69425 is a critical vulnerability in RUCKUS Networks vRIoT IoT Controller firmware versions before 3.0.0.0. The device exposes a command execution service on TCP port 2004 running as root. Authentication relies on a hardcoded TOTP secret and a static token embedded in the device. If an attacker extracts these credentials from the device or a compromised system, they can authenticate to the service and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker who has obtained the hardcoded credentials to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on the affected device. This results in complete system compromise, including potential control over the IoT controller and any connected devices or networks it manages.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict network access to TCP port 2004 on affected devices to trusted administrators only and monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Consider isolating affected devices from untrusted networks to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-08T20:48:39.252Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69614e21047de42cfc77cc71
Added to database: 01/09/2026, 18:51:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 00:31:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 333
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