CVE-2007-2040: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points before 3.2.185.0, and 4.0.x before 4.0....

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns older Cisco Aironet 1000 and 1500 lightweight access points that contained a hard-coded password. An attacker must have physical access, but could then perform arbitrary actions on the device. Business urgency depends on whether these legacy APs still exist in production, storage, labs, or unmanaged sites. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Cisco Aironet 1000 or 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points on affected legacy software. Because exploitation requires physical access, risk is highest for APs in public, shared, remote, or poorly controlled spaces. Treat this as a legacy asset and physical security risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize confirmation during wireless asset review, especially in facilities where APs are publicly reachable or operationally important. Mitigation focus: Identify any Cisco Aironet 1000 or 1500 Lightweight Access Points still in use.; Upgrade affected devices to 3.2.185.0, 4.0.206.0, or later vendor-supported software.; Physically secure access points in locked or monitored locations..

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Jun 29, 2026, 06:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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