CVE-2010-2842

Name: CVE-2010-2842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-09-10T18:00:01.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) software, possibly 4.2 through 6.0, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify the configuration, and possibly obtain administrative privileges, via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2843 and CVE-2010-3033.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) software, possibly 4.2 through 6.0, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify the configuration, and possibly obtain administrative privileges, via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2843 and CVE-2010-3033.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.61.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.99.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.112.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.117.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.130.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.173.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.174.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.176.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	4.2.182.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.0.148.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.0.148.2
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.1
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.1.151.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.1.152.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.1.160.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.2
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.2.157.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	5.2.169.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	6.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	6.0.182.0

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=21290Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b466e9.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=21290Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b466e9.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2842?

How severe is CVE-2010-2842?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2842 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2842?

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-2010-2842?

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Source: NVD / NIST