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CVE-2017-6230: Ruckus Networks Solo APs firmware releases R110.x or before and Ruckus Networks SZ managed APs firmware rel...

Ruckus Networks Solo APs firmware releases R110.x or before and Ruckus Networks SZ managed APs firmware releases R5.x or before contain authenticated Root Command Injection in the web-GUI that could allow authenticated valid users to execute privileged commands on the respective systems.

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Plain-English summary

This issue affects certain Ruckus wireless access point firmware. A valid authenticated web-GUI user could run privileged system commands, creating risk of device takeover or network disruption. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or public exploit evidence.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority if affected Ruckus APs remain in service. The issue requires authentication, but compromise could affect wireless infrastructure and internal network trust. First determine whether affected firmware exists, then follow Ruckus guidance.

Technical view

CVE-2017-6230 is an authenticated root command injection flaw in the web-GUI of Ruckus Networks Solo AP firmware R110.x or earlier and SZ managed AP firmware R5.x or earlier. Successful abuse requires valid user authentication and could execute privileged commands on affected systems.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations operating the listed Ruckus Solo AP or SZ managed AP firmware versions, especially where administrative web-GUI access is broadly available or reachable from untrusted networks.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation, exploit code, or observed attacks. Risk still matters because authenticated users could execute privileged commands on network infrastructure if affected firmware is present.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: the CVE description identifies authenticated root command injection, affected firmware families, and impact, but no CVSS, CWE, exploit status, or detailed fix version is included in the bundle. Avoid claiming unauthenticated exposure or active exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Ruckus Solo and SZ managed AP firmware versions.
  • Check Ruckus advisory and support guidance for approved remediation.
  • Prioritize upgrading or replacing affected firmware when vendor guidance confirms a fix.
  • Restrict web-GUI access to trusted management networks.
  • Review and reduce valid web-GUI user accounts.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Solo AP firmware is R110.x or earlier.
  • Confirm whether SZ managed AP firmware is R5.x or earlier.
  • Verify web-GUI access is not exposed to untrusted networks.
  • Review administrative account list for unnecessary users.
  • Check device logs for unusual authenticated administrative activity.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2Source links

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.Ruckus Networks Solo APs and SZ managed APsSolo AP firmware releases R110.x or before and SZ managed APs firmware release R5.x or beforeListed
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