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CVE-2026-77545: CWE-489 Active debug code in Ubiquiti Inc UniFi OS Server

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Critical
Published: 08/26/2026 (08/26/2026, 10:13:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Ubiquiti Inc
Product: UniFi OS Server

Description

CVE-2026-77545 is a critical vulnerability in Ubiquiti Inc's UniFi OS Server involving active debug code. An attacker with network access and low privileges could exploit this flaw under certain conditions to escalate their privileges within the affected UniFi OS devices or instances. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.0, 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 9.0critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Ubiquiti Inc

UniFi OS Server

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.37

Ubiquiti Inc

Cloud Keys

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Network Video Recorders

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Enterprise Network Video Recorders

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Enterprise Network Attached Storage

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Dream Machines

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Enterprise Firewall Core

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Dream Routers

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Enterprise Fortress Gateway

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Cloud Gateways

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Dream Wall

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Express 7

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.31

Ubiquiti Inc

Network Attached Storage

Affected versions
>=0 <5.1.32

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 18:52:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability, identified as CWE-489 (Active Debug Code), exists in certain versions of Ubiquiti Inc's UniFi OS Server. It allows a malicious actor with network access and low privileges to exploit active debug code to escalate privileges within the UniFi OS environment. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction, and results in a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with scope change.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to full privilege escalation on the UniFi OS device or instance, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized control over the device and potentially disrupt network operations or access sensitive data.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications closely for updates. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, so immediate exploitation risk appears low but vigilance is advised.

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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: 6a8ebe7dacd9273b49ba1858

Added to database: 08/26/2026, 10:22:53 UTC

Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 18:52:31 UTC

Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC

Views: 81

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