CVE-2026-77545: CWE-489 Active debug code in Ubiquiti Inc 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
Affected software
Ubiquiti Inc
UniFi OS Server
Ubiquiti Inc
Cloud Keys
Ubiquiti Inc
Network Video Recorders
Ubiquiti Inc
Enterprise Network Video Recorders
Ubiquiti Inc
Enterprise Network Attached Storage
Ubiquiti Inc
Dream Machines
Ubiquiti Inc
Enterprise Firewall Core
Ubiquiti Inc
Dream Routers
Ubiquiti Inc
Enterprise Fortress Gateway
Ubiquiti Inc
Cloud Gateways
Ubiquiti Inc
Dream Wall
Ubiquiti Inc
Express 7
Ubiquiti Inc
Network Attached Storage
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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