CVE-2007-2040

Name: CVE-2007-2040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-04-16T21:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-2040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Aironet 1000 Series and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points before 3.2.185.0, and 4.0.x before 4.0.206.0, have a hard-coded password, which allows attackers with physical access to perform arbitrary actions on the device, aka Bug ID CSCsg15192.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Aironet 1000 Series and 1500 Series Lightweight Access Points before 3.2.185.0, and 4.0.x before 4.0.206.0, have a hard-coded password, which allows attackers with physical access to perform arbitrary actions on the device, aka Bug ID CSCsg15192.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	>= 3.2, < 3.2.185.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	>= 4.0, < 4.0.206.0

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1017908Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070412-wlc.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/34133Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23461Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1368Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33610Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017908Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070412-wlc.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/34133Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23461Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1368Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33610Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2040?

How severe is CVE-2007-2040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2040?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2007-2040?

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Source: NVD / NIST