CVE-2026-55117 Path traversal in UniFi Access Application
A network-based attacker can exploit a path traversal flaw in the UniFi Access Application to read arbitrary files from the host device.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-55117?
CVE-2026-55117 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ubiquiti Inc UniFi Access Application, published on 2 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit a Path Traversal vulnerability found in UniFi Access Application to access files on the host device.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55117?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ui Unifi Access.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55117?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-55117 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-55117 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55117 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ubiquiti Inc UniFi Access Application
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhch-3mhg-5r99.