CVE-2017-3832

Name: CVE-2017-3832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-06T18:59:00.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3832 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web management interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a missing internal handler for the specific request. EPSS estimates a 3.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web management interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a missing internal handler for the specific request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing a specific hidden URL on the GUI web management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a reload of the device, resulting in a DoS condition. This vulnerability affects only the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller 8.3.102.0 release. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb48198.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.25%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Firmware	8.3.102.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97421Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038184Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170405-wlc3Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97421Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038184Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170405-wlc3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3832?

How severe is CVE-2017-3832?

CVE-2017-3832 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3832?

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-2017-3832?

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Source: NVD / NIST