CVE-2026-34909: CWE-22 Path Traversal in Ubiquiti Inc UniFi OS Server
A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit a Path Traversal vulnerability found in UniFi OS devices to access files on the underlying system that could be manipulated to access an underlying account.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-34909) is a CWE-22 path traversal issue in UniFi OS Server by Ubiquiti Inc. An unauthenticated attacker on the network can exploit this flaw to traverse directories and access arbitrary files on the underlying system. Such access could be leveraged to manipulate files related to user accounts or system configuration, resulting in complete compromise of the device. The CVSS v3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vulnerability is published but no patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read and manipulate files on the UniFi OS Server system. This can lead to full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access to sensitive information and disruption of service. The CVSS score of 10 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation has been published by Ubiquiti Inc at this time. Until a patch is available, restricting network access to UniFi OS Server devices and monitoring for suspicious activity may reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-34909: CWE-22 Path Traversal in Ubiquiti Inc UniFi OS Server
Description
A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit a Path Traversal vulnerability found in UniFi OS devices to access files on the underlying system that could be manipulated to access an underlying account.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-34909) is a CWE-22 path traversal issue in UniFi OS Server by Ubiquiti Inc. An unauthenticated attacker on the network can exploit this flaw to traverse directories and access arbitrary files on the underlying system. Such access could be leveraged to manipulate files related to user accounts or system configuration, resulting in complete compromise of the device. The CVSS v3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vulnerability is published but no patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read and manipulate files on the UniFi OS Server system. This can lead to full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access to sensitive information and disruption of service. The CVSS score of 10 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or mitigation has been published by Ubiquiti Inc at this time. Until a patch is available, restricting network access to UniFi OS Server devices and monitoring for suspicious activity may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hackerone
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-31T15:00:06.521Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0fb18ae1370fbb487050dc
Added to database: 05/22/2026, 01:29:46 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 14:20:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 338
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