CVE-2019-5426

Description

In Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch X v1.1.0 and prior, an unauthenticated user can use the "local port forwarding" and "dynamic port forwarding" (SOCKS proxy) functionalities. Remote attackers without credentials can exploit this bug to access local services or forward traffic through the device if SSH is enabled in the system settings.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory ubnt.com
Affected: Ubiquiti Networks EdgeMAX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/512958 third party advisory
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-X-software-release-v1-1-1/ba-p/2731137 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5426?
CVE-2019-5426 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5426?
To fix CVE-2019-5426, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-5426 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5426 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5426?
CVE-2019-5426 affects Ubiquiti Networks EdgeMAX.
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