How severe is CVE-2015-6314?

CVE-2015-6314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-6314 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6314?

CVE-2015-6314 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6314?

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-2015-6314 published?

CVE-2015-6314 was published on 2016-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6314

CVE-2015-6314 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2016-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.6.x, 8.0 before 8.0.121.0, and 8.1 before 8.1.131.0 allow remote attackers to change configuration settings via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuw06153.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6314?: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.6.x, 8.0 before 8.0.121.0, and 8.1 before 8.1.131.0 allow remote attackers to change configuration settings via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuw06153.
How severe is CVE-2015-6314?: CVE-2015-6314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-6314 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6314?: CVE-2015-6314 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6314?: 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-2015-6314 published?: CVE-2015-6314 was published on 2016-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.0.72.140:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.1.104.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.1.111.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.1.122.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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