CVE-2017-6223
CVE-2017-6223 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ruckus Zonedirector Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Ruckus Zonedirector Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Ruckus Wireless Zone Director Controller firmware releases ZD9.9.x, ZD9.10.x, ZD9.13.0.x less than 9.13.0.0.232 contain OS Command Injection vulnerabilities in the ping functionality that could allow local authenticated users to execute arbitrary privileged commands on the underlying operating system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6223?
- Ruckus Wireless Zone Director Controller firmware releases ZD9.9.x, ZD9.10.x, ZD9.13.0.x less than 9.13.0.0.232 contain OS Command Injection vulnerabilities in the ping functionality that could allow local authenticated users to execute arbitrary privileged commands on the underlying operating system.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6223?
- CVE-2017-6223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-6223 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6223?
- CVE-2017-6223 primarily affects Ruckus Zonedirector Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6223?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-6223 published?
- CVE-2017-6223 was published on 2017-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:o:ruckus:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.9.0.0.205:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ruckus:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.9.0.0.212:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ruckus:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.9.0.0.216:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ruckus:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.10.0.0.218:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ruckus:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.13.0.0.103:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ruckus:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.13.0.0.209:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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