How severe is CVE-2010-2978?

CVE-2010-2978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2978?

CVE-2010-2978 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-2010-2978?

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-2010-2978 published?

CVE-2010-2978 was published on 2010-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2978

CVE-2010-2978 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software
Published: 2010-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Unified Wireless Network (UWN) Solution 7.x before 7.0.98.0 does not use an adequate message-digest algorithm for a self-signed certificate, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors involving collisions, aka Bug ID CSCtd67660.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2978?: Cisco Unified Wireless Network (UWN) Solution 7.x before 7.0.98.0 does not use an adequate message-digest algorithm for a self-signed certificate, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors involving collisions, aka Bug ID CSCtd67660.
How severe is CVE-2010-2978?: CVE-2010-2978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2978?: CVE-2010-2978 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-2010-2978?: 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-2010-2978 published?: CVE-2010-2978 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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