CVE-2025-67305
Hardcoded SSH Keys in RUCKUS RND OVA Enable Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-04-03
Assigner: MITRE
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| commscope | ruckus_network_director | to 4.5.0.56 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-321 | The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in RUCKUS Network Director (RND) versions prior to 4.5.0.56. The OVA appliance includes hardcoded SSH keys for the postgres user that are the same across all deployments. This allows an attacker who has network access to authenticate via SSH without needing a password.
Once the attacker authenticates using these keys, they can access the PostgreSQL database with superuser privileges. This access enables them to create administrative users for the web interface and potentially escalate their privileges further.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to the PostgreSQL database with superuser privileges. An attacker can create administrative users on the web interface, which compromises the security and integrity of the system.
This unauthorized access can lead to data breaches, manipulation or deletion of critical data, and further privilege escalation within the network environment.
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