CVE-2025-44957
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Publication date: 2025-08-04
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_firmware | to 6.1.2 (exc) |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_firmware | 6.1.2 |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_firmware | 6.1.2 |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_firmware | 6.1.2 |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_firmware | 7.0.0 |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_firmware | 7.1.0 |
| commscope | ruckus_virtual_smartzone | * |
| commscope | ruckus_virtual_smartzone-federal | * |
| commscope | ruckus_c110 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_e510 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_h320 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_h350 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_h510 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_m510 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_r320 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_r510 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_r560 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_r610 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_r710 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_r720 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_r730 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_r750 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_100 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_100-d | * |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_144 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_144-federal | * |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_300 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_smartzone_300-federal | * |
| commscope | ruckus_t310c | * |
| commscope | ruckus_t310d | * |
| commscope | ruckus_t310n | * |
| commscope | ruckus_t310s | * |
| commscope | ruckus_t350se | * |
| commscope | ruckus_t750 | * |
| commscope | ruckus_t750se | * |
| commscope | ruckus_network_director | to 4.5.0.51 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-288 | The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-44957 is a critical vulnerability in Ruckus Networks' Virtual SmartZone (vSZ) application where an attacker can bypass authentication by using a valid API key combined with specially crafted HTTP headers. This allows the attacker to gain administrator-level access without proper authorization due to multiple hardcoded secrets within the application. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges and administrator-level access to the affected Ruckus SmartZone system without proper authorization. This can lead to full compromise of the wireless management environment, potentially allowing unauthorized changes, data exposure, or disruption of network services. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection can involve monitoring for unusual API key usage combined with crafted HTTP headers that attempt to bypass authentication. Specifically, inspecting HTTP requests to the Ruckus SmartZone management interfaces for anomalous headers or unexpected API key usage may help identify exploitation attempts. Network administrators should analyze logs for authentication bypass patterns or elevated privilege access without proper authorization. However, no specific commands are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the patches released by Ruckus Networks to address this vulnerability. Additionally, restrict access to wireless management environments using the affected products by limiting management access to a trusted set of users and authenticated clients. Use secure protocols such as HTTPS or SSH to protect management interfaces and reduce exposure to potential attackers. [1]