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CVE-2019-1797: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and perform arbitrary actions on the device with the privileges of the user, including modifying the device configuration. The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an interface user to follow a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on the device with the privileges of the user. Software versions prior to 8.3.150.0, 8.5.135.0, and 8.8.100.0 are affected.

HighCVSS 8.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-1797 lets an outside attacker abuse a logged-in Cisco WLC administrator’s browser to make unauthorized changes through the web management interface. The attacker still needs user interaction, but a successful attack can change device configuration and disrupt wireless operations. Exposure is likely where Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers run affected software and administrators use the web management interface. Risk is higher if management access is broadly reachable or administrators browse email or external sites while authenticated to the controller. Treat as a high-priority network infrastructure issue. It is not documented as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but successful exploitation could alter wireless controller configuration and affect enterprise connectivity. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected WLC software to the fixed train identified by Cisco.; Prioritize controllers below 8.3.150.0, 8.5.135.0, or 8.8.100.0.; Restrict web management interface access to trusted administrative networks..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.1CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H2.85.2Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.1High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-1797Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
CiscoCisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)unspecified, unspecified, unspecifiedListed
Weakness

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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.