CVE-2026-77543: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Ubiquiti Inc UniFi Access Application
Description
CVE-2026-77543 is a critical vulnerability in the Ubiquiti Inc UniFi Access Application involving improper input validation that allows a low-privileged network user to perform command injection on the host device. The vulnerability has a very high CVSS score of 9.9, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
Ubiquiti Inc
UniFi Access Application
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-77543) in the UniFi Access Application arises from improper input validation (CWE-20). A malicious actor with network access and low privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the host device, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 reflects the ease of exploitation (network vector, low complexity, no user interaction) and the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published the vulnerability but has not yet provided a remediation or patch. The affected versions are not explicitly stated.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges on the network to execute arbitrary commands on the host device running the UniFi Access Application. This can lead to complete compromise of the device, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, system manipulation, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the UniFi Access Application hosts to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the application to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Ubiquiti
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-20T20:32:37.793Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8ebe7dacd9273b49ba1856
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 10:22:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 18:52:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 66
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