How severe is CVE-2007-2040?

CVE-2007-2040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2040?

CVE-2007-2040 affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-2040 published?

CVE-2007-2040 was published on 2007-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2040

CVE-2007-2040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2007-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2040?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2007-2040?: CVE-2007-2040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2040?: CVE-2007-2040 affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2040 published?: CVE-2007-2040 was published on 2007-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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