CVE-2020-8157

Description

UniFi Cloud Key firmware <= v1.1.10 for Cloud Key gen2 and Cloud Key gen2 Plus contains a vulnerability that allows unrestricted root access through the serial interface (UART).

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ui.com Vendor Advisory ui.com
Affected: n/a UniFi Cloud Key Gen2, Cloud Key Gen2 plus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-advisory-bulletin-008-008/5f66ca4c-10d6-4ca5-9620-37d5a4f22413 vendor advisory
https://community.ui.com/releases/UniFi-Cloud-Key-Firmware-1-1-11/a24e55e1-6d90-46d7-92e2-01539ec8c79d vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8157?
CVE-2020-8157 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8157?
To fix CVE-2020-8157, 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-2020-8157 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8157 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-2020-8157?
CVE-2020-8157 affects n/a UniFi Cloud Key Gen2, Cloud Key Gen2 plus.
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