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CVE-2016-6914

HighPublished

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...

Published: Dec 27, 2017
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 26, 2017

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 65.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

CVE-2016-6914-UniFiVideo-LPEPoC
CVE-2016-6914-UniFiVideo-LPE
Ubiquiti UniFi Video 3.7.3 - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Julien Ahrens · windows · Dec 26, 2017

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