CVE-2026-54403
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Path Traversal in UniFi OS Devices

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-54403, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-02

Last updated on: 2026-07-10

Assigner: HackerOne

Description

A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit a Path Traversal vulnerability found in certain devices running UniFi OS to bypass authentication of such UniFi OS devices or instances.

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Published
2026-07-02
Last Modified
2026-07-10
Generated
2026-07-22
AI Q&A
2026-07-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-21
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EUVD

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 32 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ui unifi_os_server to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_machine_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_machine_pro_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_machine_special_edition_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_machine_pro_max_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_machine_beast_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui enterprise_fortress_gateway_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_router_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_wall_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_router_7_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_express_7_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_cloudkey_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_cloud_key_plus_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_cloudkey_enterprise_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_network_video_recorder_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_network_video_recorder_pro_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_network_video_recorder_instant_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui enterprise_network_video_recorder_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui enterprise_network_video_recorder_core_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_network_video_recorder_g2_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_network_video_recorder_g2_pro_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_cloud_gateway_ultra_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_cloud_gateway_max_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_cloud_gateway_industrial_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unifi_cloud_gateway_fiber_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)
ui unas_2_firmware to 5.1.16 (inc)
ui unas_4_firmware to 5.1.16 (inc)
ui unas_pro_firmware to 5.1.16 (inc)
ui unas_pro_4_firmware to 5.1.16 (inc)
ui unas_pro_8_firmware to 5.1.16 (inc)
ui enterprise_firewall_core_firmware to 5.1.18 (inc)
ui unifi_dream_router_5g_max_firmware to 5.1.15 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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 found in certain devices running UniFi OS. A malicious actor who has access to the network can exploit this flaw to bypass the authentication mechanisms of these UniFi OS devices or instances.

Impact Analysis

Exploiting this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication on UniFi OS devices, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the device or system. This could lead to unauthorized control or manipulation of the device, compromising its security.

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