CVE-2017-0935

Name: CVE-2017-0935
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-22T14:29:00.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0935 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Ubiquiti Networks EdgeOS version 1.9.1.1 and prior suffer from an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability due to the lack of protection of the file system leading to sensitive information being exposed. An attacker with access to an operator (read-only) account could escalate privileges to admin (root) access in the system.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ubiquiti Networks EdgeOS version 1.9.1.1 and prior suffer from an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability due to the lack of protection of the file system leading to sensitive information being exposed. An attacker with access to an operator (read-only) account could escalate privileges to admin (root) access in the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ui	Edgeos	<= 1.9.1.1

References

https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeRouter-software-security-release-v1-9-7-hotfix-3/ba-p/2054117Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/242407Third Party Advisory
https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeRouter-software-security-release-v1-9-7-hotfix-3/ba-p/2054117Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/242407Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0935?

How severe is CVE-2017-0935?

CVE-2017-0935 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0935?

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