CVE-2007-5382: The conversion utility for converting CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) 4.1.91.0 and earlier t...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Cisco's WLSE-to-WCS conversion utility could create administrator accounts using default usernames and passwords. If those accounts were left in place, an attacker who can reach the WCS management interface could gain administrative privileges. This is a legacy exposure risk tied to specific Cisco wireless management migrations. Exposure is most likely in organizations that migrated CiscoWorks WLSE 4.1.91.0 or earlier into Cisco WCS and retained conversion-created administrator accounts. Internet-facing or broadly reachable management interfaces materially increase risk. Prioritize if legacy Cisco WCS remains in use, especially where management access is reachable beyond a small admin network. The business risk is administrative compromise of wireless management infrastructure through default credentials. Mitigation focus: Review the Cisco advisory for vendor-confirmed remediation guidance.; Identify WCS systems created through WLSE conversion workflows.; Remove or disable unexpected conversion-created administrator accounts..

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Jun 29, 2026, 02:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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