CVE-2021-22943: Critical severity UI Unifi Protect vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
UI Unifi Protect<1.19.0

Event History

Aug 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22943?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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