Is CVE-2019-1797 being actively exploited?

CVE-2019-1797 is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-1797?

CVE-2019-1797 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

CVE-2019-1797

HIGH · CVSS 8.8EPSS 0.7%EU EUVD

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and perform arbitrary actions on the device with the privileges of the user, including modifying the device configuration. The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading an interface user to follow a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on the device with the privileges of the user. Software versions prior to 8.3.150.0, 8.5.135.0, and 8.8.100.0 are affected.

Key facts

CVSS score: 8.8 (v3.1)
Severity: HIGH
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness (CWE): CWE-352
EPSS score: 0.7% (54th percentile)
In CISA KEV: No
In EU EUVD: Yes (EUVD-2019-10354)
Published: April 18, 2019
NVD last modified: June 17, 2026
Status: Modified

EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD)

This vulnerability is also tracked by ENISA as EUVD-2019-10354 in the EU Vulnerability Database. Last updated in EUVD on November 21, 2024.

View on the EU Vulnerability Database

Affected products

cisco / wireless lan controller software

Certified products that may be affected

3 FIPS 140 or Common Criteria certified products, from automated matching by sec-certs.org.

Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller - Cisco Systems, Inc. - FIPS 140 2065 - historical
Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller - Cisco Systems, Inc. - FIPS 140 1829 - historical
Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller - Cisco Systems, Inc. - FIPS 140 1447 - historical

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107998(Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190417-wlc-csrf(Vendor Advisory)

Last updated September 17, 2026 · Source: NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST.org EPSS

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