CVE-2019-5456: High severity ubiquiti unifi controller vulnerability

Published Jul 30, 2019
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Updated

SMTP MITM refers to a malicious actor setting up an SMTP proxy server between the UniFi Controller version <= 5.10.21 and their actual SMTP server to record their SMTP credentials for malicious use later.

Affected Software

1 affected component
UI UniFi Controller<=5.10.21

Event History

Jul 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is SMTP MITM?

SMTP MITM refers to a malicious actor setting up an SMTP proxy server between the UniFi Controller version <= 5.10.21 and their actual SMTP server to record their SMTP credentials for malicious use later.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5456?

The severity of CVE-2019-5456 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5456?

UniFi Controller versions up to and including 5.10.21 are affected by CVE-2019-5456.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-5456?

Update your UniFi Controller to a version higher than 5.10.21 to fix CVE-2019-5456.

5

Is there any additional information available for CVE-2019-5456?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-5456 in the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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