CVE-2010-5330 Ubiquiti AirOS: command or code injection

In plain words: The program treats text it receives as instructions instead of plain data. The attacker can run commands on the machine — often the whole device is taken over.

Confirmed exploited by CISA on Apr 15, 2022 · US federal patch deadline May 6, 2022

What to do

Install Ubiquiti's security update for AirOS. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships.
Turn on automatic firmware updates and replace gear the maker no longer supports.
Change default passwords and switch off remote administration and features you do not use.
Do not put storage boxes or cameras directly on the internet — use the maker's app or a VPN.

Who is affected

Could reach you. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.

What's at risk: Taken over in bulk to join botnets, used to watch your traffic, or — for storage boxes — locked by ransomware.

The details

Official name: Ubiquiti AirOS Command Injection Vulnerability
Product: Ubiquiti AirOS
CISA description: Certain Ubiquiti devices contain a command injection vulnerability via a GET request to stainfo.cgi.
Type of flaw: Command or code injection (CWE-77)
Confirmed exploited: Apr 15, 2022
US federal patch deadline: May 6, 2022

NVD record ↗CISA catalog ↗

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Questions about CVE-2010-5330

Is CVE-2010-5330 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2010-5330 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Apr 15, 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of real-world attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5330?

Install Ubiquiti's security update for AirOS. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships. Turn on automatic firmware updates and replace gear the maker no longer supports.

Am I affected by CVE-2010-5330?

Only if you use Ubiquiti AirOS. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.