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The web management interface of Ubiquiti airMAX, airFiber, airGateway, and EdgeSwitch XP (formerly TOUGHSwitch) is affected by a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and write arbitrary files using directory traversal techniques. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to the attacker gaining root privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability was reported in May 2016 and fixed in July 2015 for specific product versions.
Overview
This critical vulnerability in Ubiquiti airOS products allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and write arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access and privilege escalation. The CVSS v3.0 base score is 9.8, indicating a critical severity level with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their affected Ubiquiti airMAX, airFiber, airGateway, and EdgeSwitch XP devices to the fixed product versions. The fixes were released in July 2015 for the following versions:
- airMAX AC 7.1.3
- airMAX M (and airRouter) 5.6.2 XM/XW/TI, 5.5.11 XM/TI, and 5.5.10u2 XW
- airGateway 1.1.5
- airFiber AF24/AF24HD 2.2.1, AF5x 3.0.2.1, and AF5 2.2.1
- airOS 4 XS2/XS5 4.0.4
- EdgeSwitch XP (formerly TOUGHSwitch) 1.3.2
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
