PatchTheCVECVE-2016-7792: Ubiquiti Networks UniFi 5.2.7 does not restrict access to the database, which allows remote attackers to modif
CVE-2016-7792 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting unifi ap ac lite firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi 5.2.7 does not restrict access to the database, which allows remote attackers to modify the database by directly connecting to it.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.0% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2017-01-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-7792?
unifi ap ac lite firmware: upgrade to newer than 5.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-7792 being exploited?
CVE-2016-7792 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-7792 affect?
CVE-2016-7792 affects unifi ap ac lite firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Ubiquiti Networks UniFi 5.2.7 does not restrict access to the database, which allows remote attackers to modify the database by directly connecting to it.
How urgent is CVE-2016-7792?
Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference