CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22943

First published: Tue Aug 31 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability found in UniFi Protect application V1.18.1 and earlier permits a malicious actor who has already gained access to a network to subsequently control the Protect camera(s) assigned to said network. This vulnerability is fixed in UniFi Protect application V1.19.0 and later.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ui Unifi Protect<1.19.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-22943?

    CVE-2021-22943 is a vulnerability found in UniFi Protect application V1.18.1 and earlier that allows a malicious actor to control the Protect camera(s) assigned to a network they have already gained access to.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22943?

    The severity of CVE-2021-22943 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-22943?

    To fix CVE-2021-22943, you should update the UniFi Protect application to version 1.19.0 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22943?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-22943 in the security advisory bulletin released by UI Community.

  • What is CWE-287?

    CWE-287 refers to a weakness in authentication or authorization where an actor can gain access to resources they are not authorized for.

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