CVE-2019-5424
CVE-2019-5424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ui Edgeswitch X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Ui Edgeswitch X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch X v1.1.0 and prior, a privileged user can execute arbitrary shell commands over the SSH CLI interface. This allows to execute shell commands under the root user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5424?
- In Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch X v1.1.0 and prior, a privileged user can execute arbitrary shell commands over the SSH CLI interface. This allows to execute shell commands under the root user.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5424?
- CVE-2019-5424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-5424 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5424?
- CVE-2019-5424 affects Ui Edgeswitch X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5424?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-5424 published?
- CVE-2019-5424 was published on 2019-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-X-software-release-v1-1-1/ba-p/2731137
- https://hackerone.com/reports/508256
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ui:edgeswitch_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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