How severe is CVE-2017-6229?

CVE-2017-6229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6229?

CVE-2017-6229 primarily affects Ruckuswireless R500 Firmware. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6229?

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-2017-6229 published?

CVE-2017-6229 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6229

CVE-2017-6229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ruckuswireless R500 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: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ruckuswireless R500 Firmware
Published: 2018-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ruckus Networks Unleashed AP firmware releases before 200.6.10.1.x and Ruckus Networks Zone Director firmware releases 10.1.0.0.x, 9.10.2.0.x, 9.12.3.0.x, 9.13.3.0.x, 10.0.1.0.x or before contain authenticated Root Command Injection in the CLI that could allow authenticated valid users to execute privileged commands on the respective systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6229?: Ruckus Networks Unleashed AP firmware releases before 200.6.10.1.x and Ruckus Networks Zone Director firmware releases 10.1.0.0.x, 9.10.2.0.x, 9.12.3.0.x, 9.13.3.0.x, 10.0.1.0.x or before contain authenticated Root Command Injection in the CLI that could allow authenticated valid users to execute privileged commands on the respective systems.
How severe is CVE-2017-6229?: CVE-2017-6229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6229?: CVE-2017-6229 primarily affects Ruckuswireless R500 Firmware. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6229?: 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-2017-6229 published?: CVE-2017-6229 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ruckus-www.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/security/faq-security-advisory-id-20180202-v1.0.txt

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:r500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:r600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:r310_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:h320_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:h510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:r710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:r720_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:t300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:t301_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:t300e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:t610_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:t710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:r510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_1200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_1200_firmware:10.1.0.0.1515:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_3000_firmware:10.1.0.0.1515:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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