CVE-2025-44958
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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_network_director | to 4.5.0.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-257 | The storage of passwords in a recoverable format makes them subject to password reuse attacks by malicious users. In fact, it should be noted that recoverable encrypted passwords provide no significant benefit over plaintext passwords since they are subject not only to reuse by malicious attackers but also by malicious insiders. If a system administrator can recover a password directly, or use a brute force search on the available information, the administrator can use the password on other accounts. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-44958 is a vulnerability in Ruckus Networks' Network Director product before version 4.5 where passwords are stored in a recoverable format. The product encrypts passwords using a hardcoded weak secret key, which allows an attacker who compromises the server to obtain and decrypt all plaintext passwords easily. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If an attacker gains access to the server running Ruckus Network Director, they can retrieve and decrypt all stored passwords due to the weak encryption method. This could lead to unauthorized access to network management credentials, potentially compromising the security of the wireless network and related infrastructure. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves RUCKUS Network Director storing passwords in a recoverable format due to weak encryption with a hardcoded key. Detection would involve checking the version of RUCKUS Network Director to see if it is before version 4.5 and inspecting stored password data for weak encryption or plaintext exposure. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but administrators should verify the software version and review configuration files or databases where passwords are stored to identify if weak encryption or plaintext passwords are present. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the patches released by Ruckus for affected products. Additionally, restrict access to wireless management environments using RUCKUS Network Director to a trusted set of users and authenticated clients. Use secure protocols such as HTTPS or SSH for management access to reduce the risk of compromise. [1]