CVE-2006-3287: Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) for Linux and Windows 4.0(1) and earlier uses a default administrator u...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Cisco Wireless Control System 4.0(1) and earlier could be accessed with publicly documented default administrator credentials. If an old WCS instance remains reachable and unchanged, an unauthorized remote user could gain administrative access to the wireless management platform. Exposure is limited to legacy Cisco WCS deployments, especially management interfaces reachable from untrusted networks or systems where default administrator credentials were never changed. Prioritize if Cisco WCS is still present. The affected software is old, but a reachable management console with default administrator access can create significant operational and wireless network control risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any Cisco WCS 4.0(1) or earlier instances.; Check Cisco’s advisory for supported fixes or upgrade guidance.; Remove or change any default administrator credentials..

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Jun 29, 2026, 11:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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