CVE-2026-48610: Ubiquiti UniFi OS improper access control

CVE-2026-48610 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-06-12

Ubiquiti UniFi OS, which manages networking hardware such as routers and access points, contains a security flaw in its access control mechanisms. Under specific network configurations, an attacker with network access can bypass security restrictions to make unauthorized changes to the device. This could lead to a full compromise of the network management system, potentially allowing an attacker to intercept data or disrupt internet connectivity.

Technologies: Ubiquiti UniFi OS. Vendors: Ubiquiti.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-48610 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-48610 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-48610?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 12 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Ubiquiti UniFi OS.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-48610?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-48610 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-48610?
Check whether you run Ubiquiti UniFi OS. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) exists in Ubiquiti UniFi OS. The flaw allows a malicious actor with network access to bypass intended security restrictions and perform unauthorized modifications to the device's configuration. Exploitation is dependent on specific, non-default network configurations. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though the attack complexity is rated as high. Users are advised to review their network configurations and apply any available firmware updates from Ubiquiti.

Affected products

  • Ubiquiti UniFi OS

Timeline

  • 2026-06-12: disclosed
  • 2026-06-12: advisory

References

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