CVE-2026-116836
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Stored XSS in Ubiquiti airMAX M Devices

Publication date: 2026-10-27

Last updated on: 2026-10-27

Assigner: Ubiquiti

Description
A malicious actor with access to the adjacent network and under certain conditions could exploit a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in airMAX M devices to escalate privileges on the device.

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Published
2026-10-27
Last Modified
2026-10-27
Generated
2026-10-27
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2026-10-27
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-116836
EUVD
EUVD-2026-110568

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Ubiquiti Inc airMAX M 0

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CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in airMAX M devices. A malicious actor on the same network could exploit it under certain conditions to inject malicious scripts. These scripts could then escalate privileges on the device, potentially allowing unauthorized control or access.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on your airMAX M device. This might lead to unauthorized configuration changes, data theft, or disruption of network services. Users on the same network as the device are at risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Update airMAX M devices to the latest firmware version provided by Ubiquiti to patch the Stored XSS vulnerability. Disable unnecessary network services and restrict access to the device management interface to trusted networks only.

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