Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw could let a logged-in wireless user gain network access they should not have inside a Cisco TrustSec environment. The attacker must already be near the wireless network and authenticated, so this is not an internet-scale issue, but it can weaken internal segmentation controls. Exposure is most likely in organizations using Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers with Cisco TrustSec, multiple SSIDs, and SGT-based segmentation. The source bundle does not identify exact affected versions, so product owners must confirm exposure against Cisco guidance. Treat as a targeted internal-access risk. It is not critical from the supplied evidence, but it can undermine network segmentation in Cisco TrustSec environments and should be remediated during normal vulnerability cycles. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco’s advisory for affected releases and fixed software guidance.; Prioritize WLCs supporting TrustSec SSIDs and SGT-based access controls.; Validate wireless segmentation policies for SSID-to-SGT assignments..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20181017 Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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