CVE-2026-56842: High severity Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application vulnerability
Published Jul 2, 2026
·Updated
A malicious actor with access to the network and under certain conditions could exploit an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability found in UniFi Network Application to persist privileges within UniFi Network Application after such access had been removed.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application
UI Unifi Network Application<10.4.57
Event History
Jul 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-56842?
The severity of CVE-2026-56842 is rated high with a score of 7.5.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-56842?
CVE-2026-56842 is classified as an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-56842?
To fix CVE-2026-56842, update the Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application to the latest version provided by the vendor.
4
What impact does CVE-2026-56842 have on Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application?
CVE-2026-56842 could allow a malicious actor to persist privileges even after their access has been removed.
5
Who is affected by CVE-2026-56842?
Anyone using Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application that has not addressed this vulnerability may be at risk.