How severe is CVE-2025-44961?

CVE-2025-44961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2025-44961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-44961?

CVE-2025-44961 primarily affects Commscope Ruckus Network Director. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-44961?

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.

Does CVE-2025-44961 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-44961 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23527.

When was CVE-2025-44961 published?

CVE-2025-44961 was published on 2025-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-44961

CVE-2025-44961 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Commscope Ruckus Network Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23527
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Commscope Ruckus Network Director
Published: 2025-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In RUCKUS SmartZone (SZ) before 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build, OS command injection can occur via an IP address field provided by an authenticated user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-44961?: In RUCKUS SmartZone (SZ) before 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build, OS command injection can occur via an IP address field provided by an authenticated user.
How severe is CVE-2025-44961?: CVE-2025-44961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2025-44961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-44961?: CVE-2025-44961 primarily affects Commscope Ruckus Network Director. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-44961?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-44961 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-44961 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23527.
When was CVE-2025-44961 published?: CVE-2025-44961 was published on 2025-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:6.1.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:6.1.2:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:6.1.2:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:commscope:ruckus_smartzone_firmware:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:commscope:ruckus_network_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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