Re: REST API for WLC

cpuincodata · ‎03-22-2016

Hello,

We have a Wireless LAN controller WLC8500 and we need to manage it through API. We have read about REST API for this purpose. Based on the link below where the commands to Add/Edit/delete WLAN are listed, our request should be feasible but we need more information about the type of API (web, socket or RPC,..) supported on the WLC and how we can access it?

https://developer.cisco.com/media/prime-infrastructure/api-reference/szier-m8-106.cisco.com/webacs/api/v1/indexcc3b.html?_docs

Thank you

Seppi · ‎06-03-2016

The referenced API you mentioned unfortunately is for Prime Infrastructure, not for the WLC

aforster.home · ‎04-28-2017

Is there any API to access WLC directly? Or just for Prime?

gabrielacoullautvalera · ‎03-15-2018

Hi, I know it´s an old thread, but I have the same question. Did you finally find an API or similar? I use to work with SNMP and MIB locator, but I would like to use API on this ocasion. Thanks!

Ric Beeching · ‎03-15-2018

Hi,

There is no API for the WLC. You can set it up with SNMP access and to export traps via SNMP but no API.

If you have Cisco Prime Infrastructure, that has a REST API.

Thanks,
Ric

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Johannes Luther · ‎05-03-2018

The current SA states something different :)))

A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco 5500 and 8500 Series Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited.

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-wlc-id