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CVE-2026-77532: CWE-122 Heap-based buffer overflow in Ubiquiti Inc EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch

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Critical
Published: 08/26/2026 (08/26/2026, 11:01:30 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Ubiquiti Inc
Product: EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch

Description

CVE-2026-77532 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Ubiquiti Inc's EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch devices when DHCPv6 is enabled. An attacker with access to an adjacent network can exploit this flaw to achieve remote code execution on the affected device. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.6critical

Attack Vector
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Ubiquiti Inc

EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch

Affected versions
>=0 <1.12.2

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 18:22:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-77532) is a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) in Ubiquiti EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch devices with DHCPv6 enabled. It allows a remote attacker on an adjacent network to trigger remote code execution by exploiting the buffer overflow condition. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6, reflecting low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch as of the publication date. The vendor has not provided remediation details, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation results in remote code execution on the EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch device, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow an attacker to fully control the device, potentially disrupting network operations or using the device as a foothold for further attacks. The attack requires network adjacency but no authentication or user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, network administrators should consider disabling DHCPv6 on affected devices if feasible or isolate the device from untrusted adjacent networks to reduce exposure.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Ubiquiti
Date Reserved
2026-08-20T20:26:31.514Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a8ecc85acd9273b49ca22e2

Added to database: 08/26/2026, 11:22:45 UTC

Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 18:22:11 UTC

Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:23 UTC

Views: 85

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