CVE-2019-15260: Cisco Aironet Access Points Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Points (APs) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to a targeted device with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control for certain URLs on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by requesting specific URLs from an affected AP. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to the device with elevated privileges. While the attacker would not be granted access to all possible configuration options, it could allow the attacker to view sensitive information and replace some options with values of their choosing, including wireless network configuration. It would also allow the attacker to disable the AP, creating a denial of service (DoS) condition for clients associated with the AP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-15260?
The severity of CVE-2019-15260 is critical with a score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2019-15260 impact Cisco Aironet Access Points Software?
CVE-2019-15260 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to a targeted device with elevated privileges in Cisco Aironet Access Points Software.
Which versions of Cisco Aironet 1540 Firmware are affected by CVE-2019-15260?
Versions between 8.5 and 8.5.151.0, and versions between 8.8 and 8.8.120.0 of Cisco Aironet 1540 Firmware are affected by CVE-2019-15260.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Points Software?
To fix the vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Points Software, update to a version that is not affected, as specified in the Cisco Security Advisory.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-15260?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-15260 in the Cisco Security Advisory at the provided reference link.