CVE-2024-27981

Description

A Command Injection vulnerability found in a Self-Hosted UniFi Network Servers (Linux) with UniFi Network Application (Version 8.0.28 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with UniFi Network Application Administrator credentials to escalate privileges to root on the host device. Affected Products: UniFi Network Application (Version 8.0.28 and earlier) . Mitigation: Update UniFi Network Application to Version 8.1.113 or later.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.67% Top 30%
Affected: Ubiquiti Inc UniFi Network Application
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-038-038/9d13fead-47de-4372-b2c1-745b8d6b0399

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27981?
CVE-2024-27981 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27981?
To fix CVE-2024-27981, 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-2024-27981 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27981 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-27981?
CVE-2024-27981 affects Ubiquiti Inc UniFi Network Application.
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