How severe is CVE-2017-6224?

CVE-2017-6224 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-2017-6224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6224?

CVE-2017-6224 primarily affects Ruckuswireless Zonedirector Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6224?

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-2017-6224 published?

CVE-2017-6224 was published on 2017-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6224

CVE-2017-6224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ruckuswireless 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ruckuswireless Zonedirector Firmware
Published: 2017-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ruckus Wireless Zone Director Controller firmware releases ZD9.x, ZD10.0.0.x, ZD10.0.1.x (less than 10.0.1.0.17 MR1 release) and Ruckus Wireless Unleashed AP Firmware releases 200.0.x, 200.1.x, 200.2.x, 200.3.x, 200.4.x. contain OS Command Injection vulnerabilities that could allow local authenticated users to execute arbitrary privileged commands on the underlying operating system by appending those commands in the Common Name field in the Certificate Generation Request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6224?: Ruckus Wireless Zone Director Controller firmware releases ZD9.x, ZD10.0.0.x, ZD10.0.1.x (less than 10.0.1.0.17 MR1 release) and Ruckus Wireless Unleashed AP Firmware releases 200.0.x, 200.1.x, 200.2.x, 200.3.x, 200.4.x. contain OS Command Injection vulnerabilities that could allow local authenticated users to execute arbitrary privileged commands on the underlying operating system by appending those commands in the Common Name field in the Certificate Generation Request.
How severe is CVE-2017-6224?: CVE-2017-6224 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-2017-6224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6224?: CVE-2017-6224 primarily affects Ruckuswireless Zonedirector Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6224?: 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-2017-6224 published?: CVE-2017-6224 was published on 2017-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ruckus-www.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/security/faq-security-advisory-id-092917.txt

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.9.0.0.205:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.9.0.0.212:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.9.0.0.216:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.10.0.0.218:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.13.0.0.103:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_firmware:zd9.13.0.0.209:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:unleashed_firmware:200.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:unleashed_firmware:200.1.9.12.55:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:unleashed_firmware:200.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:unleashed_firmware:200.3.9.13.228:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:unleashed_firmware:200.4.9.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:unleashed_firmware:200.4.9.13.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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