How severe is CVE-2010-2976?

CVE-2010-2976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2976?

CVE-2010-2976 primarily affects Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2976?

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-2010-2976 published?

CVE-2010-2976 was published on 2010-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2976

CVE-2010-2976 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software
Published: 2010-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The controller in Cisco Unified Wireless Network (UWN) Solution 7.x through 7.0.98.0 has (1) a default SNMP read-only community of public, (2) a default SNMP read-write community of private, and a value of "default" for the (3) SNMP v3 username, (4) SNMP v3 authentication password, and (5) SNMP v3 privacy password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2976?: The controller in Cisco Unified Wireless Network (UWN) Solution 7.x through 7.0.98.0 has (1) a default SNMP read-only community of public, (2) a default SNMP read-write community of private, and a value of "default" for the (3) SNMP v3 username, (4) SNMP v3 authentication password, and (5) SNMP v3 privacy password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
How severe is CVE-2010-2976?: CVE-2010-2976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2976?: CVE-2010-2976 primarily affects Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2976?: 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-2010-2976 published?: CVE-2010-2976 was published on 2010-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn7.0.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_wireless_network_solution_software:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_wireless_network_solution_software:7.0.98.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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