How severe is CVE-2016-1364?

CVE-2016-1364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1364 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1364?

CVE-2016-1364 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1364?

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-2016-1364 published?

CVE-2016-1364 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1364

CVE-2016-1364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software 7.4 before 7.4.130.0(MD) and 7.5, 7.6, and 8.0 before 8.0.110.0(ED) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted Bonjour traffic, aka Bug ID CSCur66908.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1364?: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software 7.4 before 7.4.130.0(MD) and 7.5, 7.6, and 8.0 before 8.0.110.0(ED) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted Bonjour traffic, aka Bug ID CSCur66908.
How severe is CVE-2016-1364?: CVE-2016-1364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1364 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1364?: CVE-2016-1364 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1364?: 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-2016-1364 published?: CVE-2016-1364 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.4.1.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.4.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.4.110.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.4.121.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.5.102.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.5.102.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.6.100.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.0.72.140:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.4.1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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