CVE-2026-22557
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Path Traversal in UniFi Network App Enables Unauthorized File Access

Publication date: 2026-03-19

Last updated on: 2026-03-19

Assigner: HackerOne

Description
A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit a Path Traversal vulnerability found in the UniFi Network Application to access files on the underlying system that could be manipulated to access an underlying account.
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Published
2026-03-19
Last Modified
2026-03-19
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-22557
EUVD
EUVD-2026-13101
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ubiquiti unifi_network_application *
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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