How severe is CVE-2021-33218?

CVE-2021-33218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-33218 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-2021-33218?

CVE-2021-33218 affects Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33218?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-33218 published?

CVE-2021-33218 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33218

CVE-2021-33218 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller
Published: 2021-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. There are Hard-coded System Passwords that provide shell access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33218?: An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. There are Hard-coded System Passwords that provide shell access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33218?: CVE-2021-33218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-33218 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-2021-33218?: CVE-2021-33218 affects Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33218?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-33218 published?: CVE-2021-33218 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:commscope:ruckus_iot_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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