How severe is CVE-2016-1460?

CVE-2016-1460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1460?

CVE-2016-1460 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller 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-2016-1460?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-1460 published?

CVE-2016-1460 was published on 2016-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1460

CVE-2016-1460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2016-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices 7.4(121.0) and 8.0(0.30220.385) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted wireless management frames, aka Bug ID CSCun92979.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1460?: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices 7.4(121.0) and 8.0(0.30220.385) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted wireless management frames, aka Bug ID CSCun92979.
How severe is CVE-2016-1460?: CVE-2016-1460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1460 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1460?: CVE-2016-1460 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller 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-2016-1460?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1460 published?: CVE-2016-1460 was published on 2016-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.4.121.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.0.0.30220.385:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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