CVE-2019-15260: A vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Points (APs) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to a targete...

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Points (APs) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to a targeted device with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control for certain URLs on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by requesting specific URLs from an affected AP. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to the device with elevated privileges. While the attacker would not be granted access to all possible configuration options, it could allow the attacker to view sensitive information and replace some options with values of their choosing, including wireless network configuration. It would also allow the attacker to disable the AP, creating a denial of service (DoS) condition for clients associated with the AP.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.99%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Aironet 1540 Firmware	>= 8.5, < 8.5.151.0
Cisco	Aironet 1540 Firmware	>= 8.8, < 8.8.120.0
Cisco	Aironet 1560 Firmware	>= 8.5, < 8.5.151.0
Cisco	Aironet 1560 Firmware	>= 8.8, < 8.8.120.0
Cisco	Aironet 1800 Firmware	>= 8.5, < 8.5.151.0
Cisco	Aironet 1800 Firmware	>= 8.8, < 8.8.120.0
Cisco	Aironet 2800 Firmware	>= 8.5, < 8.5.151.0
Cisco	Aironet 2800 Firmware	>= 8.8, < 8.8.120.0
Cisco	Aironet 3800 Firmware	>= 8.5, < 8.5.151.0
Cisco	Aironet 3800 Firmware	>= 8.8, < 8.8.120.0
Cisco	Aironet 4800 Firmware	>= 8.5, < 8.5.151.0
Cisco	Aironet 4800 Firmware	>= 8.8, < 8.8.120.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15260?

A vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Points (APs) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to a targeted device with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control for certain URLs on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by requesting specific URLs from an affected AP. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to the device with elevated privileges. While the attacker would not be granted access to all possible configuration options, it could allow the attacker to view sensitive information and replace some options with values of their choosing, including wireless network configuration. It would also allow the attacker to disable the AP, creating a denial of service (DoS) condition for clients associated with the AP.

How severe is CVE-2019-15260?

CVE-2019-15260 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15260?

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.