Description
A malicious actor with access to the adjacent network could exploit a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in airMAX M, LTU, SolarPoint, and SolarSwitch devices to execute arbitrary code on the device.
Published: 2026-10-27
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the firmware of Ubiquiti’s airMAX M, LTU PTMP, LTU PTP, SolarPoint, and SolarSwitch devices. The flaw arises from unchecked memory operations, allowing an attacker to trigger arbitrary code execution on an affected device. Based on the wording of the advisories, the vulnerability is classified under CWE‑122 – Heap-based Buffer Overflow. If successfully exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the device, altering configuration, intercepting traffic, or using the device as a foothold for broader network compromise.

Affected Systems

The affected products are all devices from Ubiquiti Inc. that fall under the airMAX M, LTU PTMP, LTU PTP, SolarPoint, and SolarSwitch categories. No specific firmware versions are disclosed in the current advisory, so the vulnerability may span multiple releases. Administrators should refer to the official Ubiquiti security bulletin (bulletin 071) and compare installed firmware against the latest version listings to confirm whether the device is impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.8, placing it in the high severity range and indicating significant potential impact. The EPSS score is not available, and the CVE is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is inferred to be local or adjacent network access, as the description states a malicious actor with access to the adjacent network can exploit the flaw. This means that any user or service that can reach the device’s management or control interfaces could be a vector. Given the high CVSS rating and the absence of mitigation in the advisory, the risk to organizations that keep these devices on a LAN or without proper isolation is substantial.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 27, 2026 at 07:27 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check Ubiquiti’s latest firmware releases and upgrade all product versions listed in the advisory to the most recent trusted build
  • Limit local network access to the devices by ensuring that only authorized management IP ranges can reach the control interfaces and disabling all unused management services
  • Segment the device access networks, physically or logically, to prevent untrusted adjacent network users from connecting to the affected devices
  • Implement network monitoring for unusual traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 27, 2026 at 07:27 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Ubiquiti Network Devices

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A malicious actor with access to the adjacent network could exploit a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in airMAX M, LTU, SolarPoint, and SolarSwitch devices to execute arbitrary code on the device.
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Ubiquiti

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-27T00:44:48.129Z

Reserved: 2026-10-27T00:05:21.469Z

Link: CVE-2026-116837

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-27T01:19:06.860

Modified: 2026-10-27T01:19:06.860

Link: CVE-2026-116837

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Updated: 2026-10-27T07:30:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow