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CVE-2026-110459 Ubiquiti Inc CVE debrief
A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit an Improper Access Control vulnerability found in UniFi Protect AI Key to obtain information, make unauthorized changes, and execute a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on the device. This high-severity vulnerability allows for information disclosure, unauthorized changes, and Denial of Service attacks. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, especially for devices with network access, and assess the need for updates or compensating controls.
- Vendor
- Ubiquiti Inc
- Product
- UniFi Protect AI Key
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-14
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-14
Who should care
Defenders responsible for UniFi Protect AI Key devices, especially those with network access, should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation efforts.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-110459 is a high-severity vulnerability in UniFi Protect AI Key that allows for information disclosure, unauthorized changes, and Denial of Service attacks. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, especially for devices with network access, and assess the need for updates or compensating controls.
- Information disclosure due to Improper Access Control
- Potential for unauthorized changes to device configuration
- Denial of Service attacks against UniFi Protect AI Key devices
- Need for verification of affected versions and exposure
Technical summary
CVE-2026-110459 is an Improper Access Control vulnerability in UniFi Protect AI Key, allowing malicious actors with network access to obtain information, make unauthorized changes, and execute Denial of Service attacks. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.6 and is considered a high-severity vulnerability. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of UniFi Protect AI Key devices, especially those with network access, and assess the need for updates or compensating controls.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of UniFi Protect AI Key devices, especially those with network access, and assess the need for updates or compensating controls.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify exposure of UniFi Protect AI Key devices, especially those with network access
- Assess the need for updates or compensating controls
- Monitor for suspicious activity on affected devices
Evidence notes
The CVE record and UniFi Protect AI Key security advisory provide details on the Improper Access Control vulnerability. The vulnerability allows malicious actors with network access to obtain information, make unauthorized changes, and execute Denial of Service attacks. Defenders should verify exposure of affected devices, assess the need for updates or compensating controls, and monitor for suspicious activity. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-14T05:19:10.065Z and has not been
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-110459 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-110459
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-110459 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110459
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-110459
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/110xxx/CVE-2026-110459.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-070-070/e7ffc9fa-9129-4a90-b5e3-d597c5ee7a73
Supplemental source
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.