How severe is CVE-2020-21161?

CVE-2020-21161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-21161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-21161?

CVE-2020-21161 affects Ruckuswireless Zonedirector Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21161?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-21161 published?

CVE-2020-21161 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2020-21161

CVE-2020-21161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ruckuswireless Zonedirector Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ruckuswireless Zonedirector Firmware
Published: 2022-06-27
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 9.8.3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-21161?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 9.8.3.0.
How severe is CVE-2020-21161?: CVE-2020-21161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-21161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-21161?: CVE-2020-21161 affects Ruckuswireless Zonedirector Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-21161 published?: CVE-2020-21161 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_firmware:9.8.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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