cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input and validation checking mechanisms in the web-based interface URL request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by requesting specific URLs via the web-based interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive system information. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software

Event History

Oct 17, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id?

The severity of cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id is classified as medium.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id?

To fix cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id, update your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id?

Users of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software are affected by cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id.

4

What kind of attack can exploit cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id to view system information.

5

When was cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id disclosed?

cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-id was disclosed on October 17, 2018.

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