# CVE-2026-55114: Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application privilege escalation via improper access control

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-55114-ubiquiti-unifi-network-application-privilege-escalation-via  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-02. Updated: 2026-07-02  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-55114 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-07-02

Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application, which is used to manage and configure UniFi networking hardware, contains a security flaw that allows a user with low-level access to gain higher administrative privileges. An attacker who already has a basic account on the network could exploit this to take full control of the management application. This could lead to unauthorized changes to network settings, interception of traffic, or a complete shutdown of managed network services.

Technologies: [Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/unifi-network-application). Vendors: [Ubiquiti](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/ubiquiti).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-55114 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-55114 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-55114?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 2 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application versions before 10.4.57.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-55114?** 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-2026-55114 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-55114?** Check whether you run Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application at an affected version. 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 the Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application. A remote attacker with low-privileged credentials can exploit this flaw via the network to escalate their privileges to a higher level within the application. The vulnerability is present in versions prior to 10.4.57. Successful exploitation grants the attacker unauthorized administrative capabilities, potentially leading to full compromise of the network management interface. The issue has been addressed in UniFi Network Application version 10.4.57.

## Affected products

- Ubiquiti Inc UniFi Network Application versions before 10.4.57

## Timeline

- 2026-07-02: disclosed
- 2026-07-02: advisory

## References

- [https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-066-066/984eceb3-49c8-4227-942d-671c289b3afc](https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-066-066/984eceb3-49c8-4227-942d-671c289b3afc)

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