HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-25717
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-25717

Published: May 12, 2023

EPSS:94.24%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Ruckus Wireless Access Point (AP) software contains an unspecified vulnerability in the web services component. If the web services component is enabled on the AP, an attacker can perform cross-site request forgery (CSRF) or remote code execution (RCE). This vulnerability impacts Ruckus ZoneDirector, SmartZone, and Solo APs.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Multiple Ruckus Wireless Products CSRF and RCE Vulnerability

Ruckus Wireless Access Point (AP) software contains an unspecified vulnerability in the web services component. If the web services component is enabled on the AP, an attacker can perform cross-site request forgery (CSRF) or remote code execution (RCE). This vulnerability impacts Ruckus ZoneDirector, SmartZone, and Solo APs.

Added to KEV: 2023-05-12Federal patch deadline: 2023-06-02
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions or disconnect product if it is end-of-life.

Risk Analysis

An unspecified vulnerability in Ruckus Wireless Access Point (AP) software's web services component can lead to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) or remote code execution (RCE). The high EPSS score of 0.94239 indicates a high probability of exploitation. This vulnerability is confirmed to be exploited in the wild, as listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. Exploitation is possible if the web services component is enabled on the Ruckus AP.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Ruckus ZoneDirector, SmartZone, and Solo APs. Disable the web services component if it is not essential for operation.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-25717 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-25717 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-25717
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)94.24%
PublishedMay 12, 2023

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-25717 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.