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Critical· 10actively exploitedofficial fix available

CVE-2026-34908

A critical flaw in UniFi OS devices lets attackers on the network change system settings without permission. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and without authentication.

publishedMay 22, 2026
last modifiedJul 23, 2026
sourcesNVD · CISA-KEV
severity · cvss
10
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
62%
99th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →
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counting…on Aug 22, 2026

An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.

01

Who is affected

UniFi OS devices, including UniFi OS Server, UniFi Cloud Gateway Industrial, UniFi Dream Machine (various firmware), Enterprise Fortress Gateway, and UniFi Dream Wall.

02

Real-world impact

An attacker could alter device configuration, potentially taking control of the device, disrupting network services, or enabling further attacks on connected systems.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 10 reflects that the flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication, giving the attacker full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

04

What to do about it

official fix available
recommended steps
  1. 01Apply the vendor-provided mitigations as instructed by the vendor.
  2. 02Follow CISA’s BOD 26‑04 guidance for prioritizing security updates and forensics triage requirements.
  3. 03If mitigations are unavailable, discontinue use of the affected product.

CISA KEV required action

05

Timeline

  1. May 22, 2026 · May 22, 2026
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Jun 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
    Confirmed exploited (CISA KEV)
    CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — attackers are using it in the wild.
  3. Jun 26, 2026 · Jun 26, 2026
    CISA remediation deadline
    Federal agencies are required to remediate by this date.
  4. Jul 23, 2026 · 12d ago
    Advisory updated
    The NVD record was last revised.
  5. Jul 23, 2026 · 12d ago
    Official fix available
    A vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
06

How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeChanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
07

References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →