CVE-2009-1167

Unspecified vulnerability on the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platform 4.x before 4.2.205.0 and 5.x before 5.2.191.0, as used in Cisco 1500 Series, 2000…

published July 29, 2009

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty HTTP or HTTPS request can change your WLC configurations without you even knowing! Think of it like a sneaky chef getting into the kitchen and swapping the ingredients in your signature dish without anyone noticing. One wrong configuration could lead to disastrous results! An attacker could remotely modify the configuration of your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller, potentially disrupting your network or allowing unauthorized access. It’s like giving someone the keys to your entire network without even realizing it!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef getting into the kitchen and swapping the ingredients in your signature dish without anyone noticing. One wrong configuration could lead to disastrous results! This unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Wireless LAN Controller versions <4.2.205.0 and <5.2.191.0 allows attackers to send crafted requests that could alter device configurations, leading to unauthorized changes or access.

What to do

An attacker could remotely modify the configuration of your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller, potentially disrupting your network or allowing unauthorized access. It’s like giving someone the keys to your entire network without even realizing it! Upgrade your Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers to at least version 4.2.205.0 or 5.2.191.0 to patch this vulnerability. Also, ensure your access controls are tightened to prevent unauthorized configuration changes in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your network and keep those sneaky chefs at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02146 · 81.9th percentile
Published
2009-07-29T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JUL 17:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability on the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platform 4.x before 4.2.205.0 and 5.x before 5.2.191.0, as used in Cisco 1500 Series, 2000…
    cvelistv5