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CVE-2026-22558NVD status: Deferred

UniFi Network Application: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic

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CVE-2026-22558 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic vulnerability in UniFi Network Application from Ubiquiti, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists versions 10.1.89, 10.2.97, 9.0.118 as the first without the flaw, so updating UniFi Network Application to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update UniFi Network Application to 10.1.89 or 10.2.97 or 9.0.118, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
  2. Read the advisory on community.ui.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
UbiquitiUniFi Network Application10.1.89 up to, but not including, 10.1.89; 10.2.97 up to, but not including, 10.2.97; 9.0.118 up to, but not including, 9.0.11810.1.89, 10.2.97, 9.0.118

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
LowA basic user account is enough.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
NoneNothing can be modified.
Availability
NoneAvailability is not affected.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by CNA (hackerone.com).

Official description

An Authenticated NoSQL Injection vulnerability found in UniFi Network Application could allow a malicious actor with authenticated access to the network to escalate privileges.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic

The product generates a query intended to access or manipulate data in a data store such as a database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that can modify the intended logic of the query.

More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic vulnerabilities (CWE-943)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Other vulnerabilities in UniFi Network Application

All UniFi Network Application vulnerabilities

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