CVE-2021-4474 (GCVE-0-2021-4474)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-26 19:28 – Updated: 2026-03-26 19:57
VLAI?
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)
CWE
- CWE-552 - Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Assigner
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Impacted products
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| Ruckus Wireless | RUCKUS Access Point |
Affected:
0
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Date Public ?
2021-01-08 00:00
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Nomenclature
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