How severe is CVE-2017-6230?

CVE-2017-6230 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-2017-6230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6230?

CVE-2017-6230 primarily affects Ruckuswireless Solo Access Point Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6230?

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-2017-6230 published?

CVE-2017-6230 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6230

CVE-2017-6230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ruckuswireless Solo Access Point 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% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ruckuswireless Solo Access Point Firmware
Published: 2018-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ruckus Networks Solo APs firmware releases R110.x or before and Ruckus Networks SZ managed APs firmware releases R5.x or before contain authenticated Root Command Injection in the web-GUI that could allow authenticated valid users to execute privileged commands on the respective systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6230?: Ruckus Networks Solo APs firmware releases R110.x or before and Ruckus Networks SZ managed APs firmware releases R5.x or before contain authenticated Root Command Injection in the web-GUI that could allow authenticated valid users to execute privileged commands on the respective systems.
How severe is CVE-2017-6230?: CVE-2017-6230 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-2017-6230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6230?: CVE-2017-6230 primarily affects Ruckuswireless Solo Access Point Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6230?: 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-2017-6230 published?: CVE-2017-6230 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 (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:solo_access_point_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:smartzone_managed_access_point_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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