CVE-2007-5382

CVE-2007-5382 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Solution Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Solution Engine
• Published: 2007-10-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The conversion utility for converting CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) 4.1.91.0 and earlier to Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) creates administrator accounts with default usernames and passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5382?

The conversion utility for converting CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) 4.1.91.0 and earlier to Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) creates administrator accounts with default usernames and passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

How severe is CVE-2007-5382?

CVE-2007-5382 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5382 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5382?

CVE-2007-5382 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Solution Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5382?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-5382 published?

CVE-2007-5382 was published on 2007-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://osvdb.org/37936
• http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00808d72db.shtml
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26000
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018797
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3456
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37053

Affected products (2)

• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_solution_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wireless_control_system:4.1.91.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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