CVE-2026-119250

Published Oct 29, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A malicious actor with local access and low privileges could exploit an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability found in WiFiman Desktop to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the host device.

Remediation

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History
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Title Local Privilege Escalation via File Path Control in Ubiquiti WiFiman Desktop
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Description A malicious actor with local access and low privileges could exploit an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability found in WiFiman Desktop for macOS to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the host device. A malicious actor with local access and low privileges could exploit an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability found in WiFiman Desktop to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the host device.
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First Time appeared Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti wifiman Desktop For Macos
Vendors & Products Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti wifiman Desktop For Macos
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Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation via File Path Control in Ubiquiti WiFiman Desktop
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A malicious actor with local access and low privileges could exploit an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability found in WiFiman Desktop for macOS to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the host device.
Weaknesses CWE-73
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Ubiquiti
Published
Updated
Oct 31, 2026, 1:15 PM
Reserved
Oct 29, 2026, 5:33 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 29, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Oct 31, 2026, 2:16 PM