CVE-2022-43553: High severity ubiquiti edgerouter firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 5, 2022
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability in EdgeRouters (Version 2.0.9-hotfix.4 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with an operator account to run arbitrary administrator commands.This vulnerability is fixed in Version 2.0.9-hotfix.5 and later.

Affected Software

12 affected components
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware<2.0.9
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware=2.0.9
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix1
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix2
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix4
UI Edgemax Edgerouter
All of the following
Any of the following
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware<2.0.9
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware=2.0.9
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix1
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix2
UI Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix4
UI Edgemax Edgerouter

Event History

Dec 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43553?

The severity of CVE-2022-43553 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

2

Which versions of EdgeRouters are affected by CVE-2022-43553?

EdgeRouters Version 2.0.9-hotfix.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-43553.

3

How can I fix CVE-2022-43553?

To fix CVE-2022-43553, upgrade to EdgeRouters Version 2.0.9-hotfix.5 or later.

4

What can a malicious actor do with CVE-2022-43553?

With CVE-2022-43553, a malicious actor with an operator account can run arbitrary administrator commands.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43553?

More information about CVE-2022-43553 can be found in the following reference: <a href='https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-026-026/07697c65-30b3-4c06-a158-35e06534480d'>https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-026-026/07697c65-30b3-4c06-a158-35e06534480d</a>

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