CVE-2021-4474 (GCVE-0-2021-4474)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-26 19:28 – Updated: 2026-07-15 01:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Ruckus AP CLI Arbitrary File Read Allows Authenticated Remote File Access
Summary
Ruckus Access Point products contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the command-line interface that allows authenticated remote attackers with administrative privileges to read arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information including configuration files, credentials, and system data stored on the device.
Severity
4.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-26 19:57 UTC
CWE
- CWE-552 - Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Assigner
VulnCheck
CNA
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.ruckuswireless.com/security_bulle… | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ruckus-ap-cl… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
8 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruckus Wireless | RUCKUS Access Point |
Affected:
0
(semver)
|
|
| Ruckus | RUCKUS Unleashed |
Affected:
0
(semver)
|
|
| Ruckus | SmartZone 100 (SZ-100) (EOL) |
Affected:
0
(semver)
|
|
| Ruckus | SmartZone 100-D (SZ100-D) (EOL) |
Affected:
0
(semver)
|
|
| Ruckus | SmartZone 144 (SZ-144) |
Affected:
0
(semver)
|
|
| Ruckus | SmartZone 144-Dataplane (SZ144-D) |
Affected:
0
(semver)
|
|
| Ruckus | SmartZone 300 (SZ300) (EOL) |
Affected:
0
(semver)
|
|
| Ruckus | ZoneDirector 1200 (EOL) |
Affected:
0
(semver)
|
Date Public
2021-01-08 00:00
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