How severe is CVE-2023-45992?

CVE-2023-45992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-45992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45992?

CVE-2023-45992 affects Commscope Ruckus Cloudpath Enrollment System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45992?

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-2023-45992 published?

CVE-2023-45992 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-45992

CVE-2023-45992 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Commscope Ruckus Cloudpath Enrollment System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Commscope Ruckus Cloudpath Enrollment System
Published: 2023-10-19
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based interface of the RUCKUS Cloudpath product on version 5.12 build 5538 or before to could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute persistent XSS and CSRF attacks against a user of the admin management interface. A successful attack, combined with a certain admin activity, could allow the attacker to gain full admin privileges on the exploited system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45992?: A vulnerability in the web-based interface of the RUCKUS Cloudpath product on version 5.12 build 5538 or before to could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute persistent XSS and CSRF attacks against a user of the admin management interface. A successful attack, combined with a certain admin activity, could allow the attacker to gain full admin privileges on the exploited system.
How severe is CVE-2023-45992?: CVE-2023-45992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-45992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45992?: CVE-2023-45992 affects Commscope Ruckus Cloudpath Enrollment System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45992?: 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-2023-45992 published?: CVE-2023-45992 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:commscope:ruckus_cloudpath_enrollment_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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