CVE-2010-5330
On certain Ubiquiti devices, Command Injection exists via a GET request to stainfo.cgi (aka Show AP info) because the ifname variable is not…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-04-15, remediation due 2022-05-06)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-77
- Published
- 2019-06-11
- Last modified
- 2026-06-16
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
On certain Ubiquiti devices, Command Injection exists via a GET request to stainfo.cgi (aka Show AP info) because the ifname variable is not sanitized, as demonstrated by shell metacharacters. The fixed version is v4.0.1 for 802.11 ISP products, v5.3.5 for AirMax ISP products, and v5.4.5 for AirSync firmware. For example, Nanostation5 (Air OS) is affected.
Affected products
- ui airos
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-05-06.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- https://community.ubnt.com/t5/airMAX-General-Discussion/AirOS-Security-Exploit-Updated-Firmware/td-p/212974
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14146
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-5330
FAQ
Is CVE-2010-5330 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2010-5330 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-04-15, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-05-06. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-5330?
CVE-2010-5330 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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