CVE-2021-22882: ui unifi_protect_controller Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 23-02-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-22882 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in ui unifi_protect_controller. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-02-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
UniFi Protect before v1.17.1 allows an attacker to use spoofed cameras to perform a denial-of-service attack that may cause the UniFi Protect controller to crash.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
70%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.32% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ui1 product
- unifi_protect_controller< 1.17.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- community.ui.com/releases/Security-advisory-bulletin-017-017/071141e5-bc2e-4b71-81f3-5e499316fceeX Refsource MISCVendor Advisory