How severe is CVE-2021-33221?

CVE-2021-33221 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-2021-33221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 57% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33221?

CVE-2021-33221 affects Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33221?

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-2021-33221 published?

CVE-2021-33221 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33221

CVE-2021-33221 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 57% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 57% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
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 Unauthenticated API Endpoints.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33221?: An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus IoT Controller 1.7.1.0 and earlier. There are Unauthenticated API Endpoints.
How severe is CVE-2021-33221?: CVE-2021-33221 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-2021-33221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 57% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33221?: CVE-2021-33221 affects Commscope Ruckus Iot Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33221?: 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-2021-33221 published?: CVE-2021-33221 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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