CVE-2023-38034
CVE-2023-38034 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ui Unifi Uap Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Ui Unifi Uap Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
A command injection vulnerability in the DHCP Client function of all UniFi Access Points and Switches, excluding the Switch Flex Mini, could allow a Remote Code Execution (RCE). Affected Products: All UniFi Access Points (Version 6.5.53 and earlier) All UniFi Switches (Version 6.5.32 and earlier) -USW Flex Mini excluded. Mitigation: Update UniFi Access Points to Version 6.5.62 or later. Update UniFi Switches to Version 6.5.59 or later.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38034?
- A command injection vulnerability in the DHCP Client function of all UniFi Access Points and Switches, excluding the Switch Flex Mini, could allow a Remote Code Execution (RCE). Affected Products: All UniFi Access Points (Version 6.5.53 and earlier) All UniFi Switches (Version 6.5.32 and earlier) -USW Flex Mini excluded. Mitigation: Update UniFi Access Points to Version 6.5.62 or later. Update UniFi Switches to Version 6.5.59 or later.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38034?
- CVE-2023-38034 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-38034 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38034?
- CVE-2023-38034 primarily affects Ui Unifi Uap Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38034?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-38034 published?
- CVE-2023-38034 was published on 2023-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:ui:unifi_uap_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ui:unifi_switch_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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