How severe is CVE-2010-2842?

CVE-2010-2842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2842?

CVE-2010-2842 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2842?

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-2010-2842 published?

CVE-2010-2842 was published on 2010-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2842

CVE-2010-2842 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software 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: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2010-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) software, possibly 4.2 through 6.0, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify the configuration, and possibly obtain administrative privileges, via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2843 and CVE-2010-3033.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2842?: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) software, possibly 4.2 through 6.0, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify the configuration, and possibly obtain administrative privileges, via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2843 and CVE-2010-3033.
How severe is CVE-2010-2842?: CVE-2010-2842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2842?: CVE-2010-2842 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2842?: 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-2010-2842 published?: CVE-2010-2842 was published on 2010-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.61.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.99.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.112.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.117.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.130.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.173.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.174.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.176.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:4.2.182.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.0.148.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.0.148.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.1.151.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.1.152.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.1.160.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.2.157.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:5.2.169.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:6.0.182.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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