CVE-2025-44955: RUCKUS Network Director (RND) before 4.5 allows jailed users to obtain root access vis a weak, hardcoded passw

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-44955?

ruckus network director: upgrade to 4.5.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-44955 being exploited?

CVE-2025-44955 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-44955 affect?

CVE-2025-44955 affects ruckus network director. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). RUCKUS Network Director (RND) before 4.5 allows jailed users to obtain root access vis a weak, hardcoded password.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-44955 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ruckus network director. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RUCKUS Network Director (RND) before 4.5 allows jailed users to obtain root access vis a weak, hardcoded password.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-259
Published	2025-08-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: commscope

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-04 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

commscope ruckus network director UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.5.0.0

Fixed in: 4.5.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ruckus-network-director || rpm -q ruckus-network-director || ruckus-network-director --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ruckus-network-director

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ruckus-network-director

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-44955?

ruckus network director: upgrade to 4.5.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-44955 being exploited?

CVE-2025-44955 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-44955 affect?

CVE-2025-44955 affects ruckus network director. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). RUCKUS Network Director (RND) before 4.5 allows jailed users to obtain root access vis a weak, hardcoded password.

How urgent is CVE-2025-44955?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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