CVE-2024-42028: High severity ubiquiti unifi network controller vulnerability

Published Oct 28, 2024
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Updated

A Local privilege escalation vulnerability found in a Self-Hosted UniFi Network Server with UniFi Network Application (Version 8.4.62 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with a local operational system user to execute high privilege actions on UniFi Network Server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application<8.4.62

Event History

Oct 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42028?

The severity of CVE-2024-42028 is classified as high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42028?

To fix CVE-2024-42028, upgrade to UniFi Network Application version 8.4.63 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-42028?

CVE-2024-42028 affects self-hosted UniFi Network Servers running UniFi Network Application version 8.4.62 and earlier.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2024-42028?

A malicious actor with local access to the operational system user can exploit CVE-2024-42028.

5

What actions can be performed by exploiting CVE-2024-42028?

Exploiting CVE-2024-42028 allows the attacker to execute high privilege actions on the UniFi Network Server.

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