CVE-2016-6914

Name: CVE-2016-6914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-27T17:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6914 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Ubiquiti UniFi Video before 3.8.0 for Windows uses weak permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe file.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ubiquiti UniFi Video before 3.8.0 for Windows uses weak permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ui	Unifi Video	< 3.8.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145533/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Video-3.7.3-Windows-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/83Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102278Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://hackerone.com/reports/140793Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43390/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145533/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Video-3.7.3-Windows-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/83Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102278Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://hackerone.com/reports/140793Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43390/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6914?

Ubiquiti UniFi Video before 3.8.0 for Windows uses weak permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe file.

How severe is CVE-2016-6914?

CVE-2016-6914 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6914?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST