CVE-2024-27981: Command Injection (CVSS 9.8)

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-77 CWE-77

References

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27981? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-27981? +

CVE-2024-27981 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27981? +

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