CVE-2025-46116: An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus Unleashed prior to 200.15.6.212.14 and 200.17.7.0.139, and in Ruck

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-46116?

ruckus unleashed: upgrade to 200.15.6.212.14, 200.17.7.0.139; ruckus zonedirector: upgrade to 10.5.1.0.279. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-46116 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46116 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-2025-46116 affect?

CVE-2025-46116 affects ruckus unleashed, ruckus zonedirector. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus Unleashed prior to 200.15.6.212.14 and 200.17.7.0.139, and in Ruckus ZoneDirector prior to 10.5.1.0.279, where an authenticated attacker can disable the passphrase requirement for a hidden CLI com

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-46116?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-46116 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ruckus unleashed, ruckus zonedirector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus Unleashed prior to 200.15.6.212.14 and 200.17.7.0.139, and in Ruckus ZoneDirector prior to 10.5.1.0.279, where an authenticated attacker can disable the passphrase requirement for a hidden CLI command `!v54!` via a management API call and then invoke it to escape the restricted shell and obtain a root shell on the controller.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-250, CWE-269
Published	2025-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ruckuswireless

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-21 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ruckuswireless ruckus unleashed UPGRADE

Affected: < 200.15.6.212.14 · >= 200.17 and < 200.17.7.0.139

Fixed in: 200.15.6.212.14, 200.17.7.0.139

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 200.17

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ruckus-unleashed || rpm -q ruckus-unleashed || ruckus-unleashed --version

2. UPGRADE to 200.15.6.212.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ruckus-unleashed

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ruckus-unleashed

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 200.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ruckus-unleashed sudo apt install ruckus-unleashed=<VERSION_BEFORE_200.17> sudo apt-mark hold ruckus-unleashed

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ruckus-unleashed sudo dnf downgrade ruckus-unleashed-<VERSION_BEFORE_200.17> sudo dnf versionlock add ruckus-unleashed

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ruckuswireless ruckus zonedirector UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.5.1.0.279

Fixed in: 10.5.1.0.279

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ruckus-zonedirector || rpm -q ruckus-zonedirector || ruckus-zonedirector --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.5.1.0.279 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ruckus-zonedirector

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ruckus-zonedirector

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-46116?

ruckus unleashed: upgrade to 200.15.6.212.14, 200.17.7.0.139; ruckus zonedirector: upgrade to 10.5.1.0.279. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-46116 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46116 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-2025-46116 affect?

CVE-2025-46116 affects ruckus unleashed, ruckus zonedirector. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in CommScope Ruckus Unleashed prior to 200.15.6.212.14 and 200.17.7.0.139, and in Ruckus ZoneDirector prior to 10.5.1.0.279, where an authenticated attacker can disable the passphrase requirement for a hidden CLI com

How urgent is CVE-2025-46116?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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