CVE-2016-6914

7.8 HIGH
Published: December 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145533/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Video-3.7.3-Windows-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/83
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102278
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://hackerone.com/reports/140793
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43390/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145533/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Video-3.7.3-Windows-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/83
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102278
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://hackerone.com/reports/140793
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43390/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.2%
63th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

Affected Vendors

microsoft ui

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