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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-41721
CVE-2023-41721:
Ubiquiti UniFi vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A security vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-41721 affects UniFi Network Application versions 7.5.176 and earlier when run on UniFi Gateway Console devices. The vulnerability was discovered and reported through HackerOne, with the initial record created on August 31, 2023 (CVE-MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper access control logic in the device adoption process. This implementation flaw affects multiple UniFi devices including UDM, UDM-PRO, UDM-SE, UDR, and UDW. The severity assessment varies significantly between sources, with the NVD assigning a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM), while HackerOne rates it at 10.0 (CRITICAL) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability creates a risk of unauthorized access to device configuration information. This exposure is particularly concerning as it can be exploited by malicious actors who already have preexisting access to the network (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The recommended mitigation is to update UniFi Network to Version 7.5.187 or later. This update addresses the improper access control vulnerability in the device adoption process (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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