How severe is CVE-2014-0706?

CVE-2014-0706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0706?

CVE-2014-0706 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0706?

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

When was CVE-2014-0706 published?

CVE-2014-0706 was published on 2014-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0706

CVE-2014-0706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2014-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices 7.2 before 7.2.115.2, 7.3, and 7.4 before 7.4.110.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device restart) via a crafted 802.11 Ethernet frame, aka Bug ID CSCue87929.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0706?: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices 7.2 before 7.2.115.2, 7.3, and 7.4 before 7.4.110.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device restart) via a crafted 802.11 Ethernet frame, aka Bug ID CSCue87929.
How severe is CVE-2014-0706?: CVE-2014-0706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0706?: CVE-2014-0706 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0706?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0706 published?: CVE-2014-0706 was published on 2014-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140305-wlc

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.2.103.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.2.110.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.3.101.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.4.100.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.4.100.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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