CVE-2026-56842
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Incorrect Authorization in UniFi Network Application

Publication date: 2026-07-02

Last updated on: 2026-07-02

Assigner: HackerOne

Description
A malicious actor with access to the network and under certain conditions could exploit an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability found in UniFi Network Application to persist privileges within UniFi Network Application after such access had been removed.

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Published
2026-07-02
Last Modified
2026-07-02
Generated
2026-07-02
AI Q&A
2026-07-02
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-56842
EUVD
EUVD-2026-41402

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ubiquiti unifi_network_application *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Incorrect Authorization issue in the UniFi Network Application. It allows a malicious actor who already has network access, under certain conditions, to exploit the flaw to maintain elevated privileges within the application even after their original access has been removed.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it enables an attacker to persist their elevated privileges within the UniFi Network Application. This persistence can lead to unauthorized control over network configurations and data, potentially resulting in confidentiality, integrity, and availability breaches.

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