How severe is CVE-2009-0062?

CVE-2009-0062 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0062 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0062?

CVE-2009-0062 primarily affects Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless Lan Controller. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0062?

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-2009-0062 published?

CVE-2009-0062 was published on 2009-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0062

CVE-2009-0062 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless Lan Controller with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless Lan Controller
Published: 2009-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Module (WiSM), and Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controller with software 4.2.173.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by escalation from the (1) Lobby Admin and (2) Local Management User privilege levels.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0062?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Module (WiSM), and Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controller with software 4.2.173.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by escalation from the (1) Lobby Admin and (2) Local Management User privilege levels.
How severe is CVE-2009-0062?: CVE-2009-0062 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0062 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0062?: CVE-2009-0062 primarily affects Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Integrated Wireless Lan Controller. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0062?: 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-2009-0062 published?: CVE-2009-0062 was published on 2009-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3750_series_integrated_wireless_lan_controller:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3750_series_integrated_wireless_lan_controller:4.2.173.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_6500_wireless_services_modules:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_6500_wireless_services_modules:4.2.173.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.173.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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