OS Command Injection in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed by Ruckus Wireless
CVE-2019-19842

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Ruckuswireless
Status
Unleashed
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 14%

Summary

The Ruckus Wireless Unleashed platform is susceptible to OS command injection, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. By sending a specially crafted POST request to the admin command status interface (admin/_cmdstat.jsp) with the xcmd=spectra-analysis parameter, an attacker can manipulate the device and carry out unauthorized actions. This vulnerability affects versions of Ruckus Wireless Unleashed prior to the specified version, highlighting the importance of immediate patching and securing the affected systems against potential exploitation.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-19842
Created by bdunlap9

References

https://fahrplan.events.ccc.de/congress/2019/Fahrplan/eve...
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https://www.ruckuswireless.com/security/299/view/txt
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https://alephsecurity.com/2020/01/14/ruckus-wireless
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EPSS Score

14% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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