CVE-2026-22557
Path Traversal in UniFi Network App Enables Unauthorized File Access
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-03-19
Assigner: HackerOne
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ubiquiti | unifi_network_application | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Path Traversal flaw in the UniFi Network Application. It allows a malicious actor who has network access to exploit the application to access files on the underlying system. By doing so, the attacker could manipulate these files to gain access to an underlying account.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is severe. An attacker can remotely access and manipulate system files without any privileges or user interaction. This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially allowing unauthorized access to accounts and critical data.
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