CVE-2026-116836

Stored XSS Vulnerability in Ubiquiti airMAX M Allowing Privilege Escalation

Published Oct 27, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A malicious actor with access to the adjacent network and under certain conditions could exploit a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in airMAX M devices to escalate privileges on the device.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti airmax M
Vendors & Products Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti airmax M
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Title Stored XSS Vulnerability in Ubiquiti airMAX M Allowing Privilege Escalation
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Description A malicious actor with access to the adjacent network and under certain conditions could exploit a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in airMAX M devices to escalate privileges on the device.
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

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

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Ubiquiti
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2026, 8:26 PM
Reserved
Oct 27, 2026, 12:05 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 27, 2026, 1:19 AM
Modified
Nov 3, 2026, 9:17 PM