CVE-2012-5991 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) running software version 7.2.110.0. An authenticated remote attacker can trigger a device reload by manipulating the "buttonClicked" value in an internal webauth_type request within the screens/base/web_auth_custom.html component. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.3, indicating a medium severity, with a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and high impact on availability. While an ExploitDB entry exists (EDB-23361) detailing multiple vulnerabilities in this software version, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage for this specific CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.2.110.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.2.110.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:cisco:2000_wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:cisco:2100_wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:cisco:2500_wireless_lan_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:cisco:4100_wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C
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