PatchTheCVECVE-2026-77536: A malicious actor with access to the network and low privileges could exploit an Improper Access Control vulne
CVE-2026-77536 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A malicious actor with access to the network and low privileges could exploit an Improper Access Control vulnerability found in certain devices running UniFi OS to escalate privileges within such UniFi OS devices or instances.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.9 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 64%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2026-08-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-28 |
Last updated 2026-08-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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-2026-77536?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-77536 being exploited?
CVE-2026-77536 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-2026-77536 affect?
CVE-2026-77536 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). A malicious actor with access to the network and low privileges could exploit an Improper Access Control vulnerability found in certain devices running UniFi OS to escalate privileges within such UniFi OS devices or instances.
How urgent is CVE-2026-77536?
Priority 44/100. Critical severity