CVE-2021-22944
CVE-2021-22944 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ui Unifi Protect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- CVSS v2: 7.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ui Unifi Protect
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability found in UniFi Protect application V1.18.1 and earlier allows a malicious actor with a view-only role and network access to gain the same privileges as the owner of the UniFi Protect application. This vulnerability is fixed in UniFi Protect application V1.19.0 and later.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22944?
- A vulnerability found in UniFi Protect application V1.18.1 and earlier allows a malicious actor with a view-only role and network access to gain the same privileges as the owner of the UniFi Protect application. This vulnerability is fixed in UniFi Protect application V1.19.0 and later.
- How severe is CVE-2021-22944?
- CVE-2021-22944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-22944 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-22944?
- CVE-2021-22944 affects Ui Unifi Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-22944?
- 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-2021-22944 published?
- CVE-2021-22944 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ui:unifi_protect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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