8.8
HIGH
CVE-2019-5424
Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch X Command Injection Vulnerability
Description

In Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch X v1.1.0 and prior, a privileged user can execute arbitrary shell commands over the SSH CLI interface. This allows to execute shell commands under the root user.

INFO

Published Date :

April 10, 2019, 6:29 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 4:44 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2019-5424 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ui edgeswitch_x
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2019-5424.

URL Resource
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-X-software-release-v1-1-1/ba-p/2731137 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/508256 Third Party Advisory
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-X-software-release-v1-1-1/ba-p/2731137 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/508256 Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2019-5424 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-X-software-release-v1-1-1/ba-p/2731137
    Added Reference https://hackerone.com/reports/508256
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 16, 2020

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Removed CWE NIST CWE-77
    Added CWE NIST CWE-78
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 09, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE HackerOne CWE-77
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 11, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://hackerone.com/reports/508256 No Types Assigned https://hackerone.com/reports/508256 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-X-software-release-v1-1-1/ba-p/2731137 No Types Assigned https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-X-software-release-v1-1-1/ba-p/2731137 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-77
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ui:edgeswitch_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 1.1.0
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.10 }} 0.01%

score

0.42905

percentile

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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