CVE-2025-27212

An Improper Input Validation in certain UniFi Access devices could allow a Command Injection by a malicious actor with access to UniFi Access management…

Critical · published August 4, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty command injection is lurking in UniFi Access devices! With improper input validation, a nefarious actor could take control if they gain access to your management network. 🔥 Imagine a security officer at a building who blindly trusts a visitor badge that’s forged — that’s how this vulnerability operates. It allows an attacker to slip in commands without anyone batting an eye, like handing over the keys to a locked room without any verification. The consequences could be absolutely devastating. An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the devices, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even taking over the entire management system. This isn’t just a minor glitch; it’s a security breach waiting to happen!

Put simply

Imagine a security officer at a building who blindly trusts a visitor badge that’s forged — that’s how this vulnerability operates. It allows an attacker to slip in commands without anyone batting an eye, like handing over the keys to a locked room without any verification. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in specific UniFi Access devices, allowing attackers with access to the management network to execute arbitrary commands. It affects multiple products, including the UniFi Access Reader Pro and Intercom versions below their respective patched versions.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating. An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the devices, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even taking over the entire management system. This isn’t just a minor glitch; it’s a security breach waiting to happen! To safeguard your system, update the UniFi Access Reader Pro to Version 2.15.9 or later, G2 Reader Pro to Version 1.11.23 or later, G3 Reader Pro to Version 1.11.22 or later, and Intercom models to their latest versions. Don’t wait, secure your access management now! You've got this! Patch those devices and keep your network safe from harm. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01205 · 68.1th percentile
Published
2025-08-04T22:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 AUG 22:12Z
    An Improper Input Validation in certain UniFi Access devices could allow a Command Injection by a malicious actor with access to UniFi Access management…
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