CVE-2026-77557: ubiquiti inc unifi protect ai key Improper Access Control
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalDeferred
Published 26-08-2026Last modified 26-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-77557 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Access Control vulnerability in ubiquiti inc unifi protect ai key. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.55%
0%100%
Low · +0.22 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit an Improper Access Control vulnerability found in UniFi Protect AI Key to escalate privileges on the device.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.55%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
45%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.22 pp
From 0.33% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.55%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ubiquiti inc1 product
- unifi protect ai key< 2.2.6
1 vendor · 1 product