CVE-2024-29207
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an improper certificate validation vulnerability in UniFi Connect products that allows attackers on the same network to potentially take control of affected systems. The vulnerability affects multiple UniFi Connect applications and devices running outdated versions. Attackers can exploit this weakness to compromise system integrity and gain unauthorized access.
💻 Affected Systems
- UniFi Connect Application
- UniFi Connect EV Station
- UniFi Connect EV Station Pro
- UniFi Connect Display
- UniFi Connect Display Cast
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attacker to execute arbitrary code, steal credentials, and maintain persistent access to the device and potentially connected networks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to device management interfaces, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and updated software, restricting attacker to isolated network segments.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires network adjacency but no authentication. Specific exploit details not publicly available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: UniFi Connect Application (≥3.10.7), UniFi Connect EV Station (≥1.2.15), UniFi Connect EV Station Pro (≥1.2.15), UniFi Connect Display (≥1.11.348), UniFi Connect Display Cast (≥1.8.255)
Vendor Advisory: https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-bulletin-039-039/44e24007-2c2c-4ac0-bebf-3f19b9b24f09
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Access UniFi Connect management interface. 2. Navigate to Settings > Updates. 3. Check for available updates. 4. Apply updates to affected products. 5. Restart devices after update completion.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate UniFi Connect devices on separate VLANs with strict firewall rules to limit adjacent network access.
Access Control Lists
allImplement network ACLs to restrict communication with UniFi Connect devices to authorized management systems only.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate UniFi Connect devices from untrusted networks
- Deploy network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to detect exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device version in UniFi Connect management interface or via SSH: show versionCheck Version:
show version (via SSH) or check in UniFi Connect web interfaceVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version numbers meet or exceed patched versions: UniFi Connect Application ≥3.10.7, EV Station ≥1.2.15, Display ≥1.11.348, Display Cast ≥1.8.255📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected certificate validation failures
- Unauthorized access attempts to management interfaces
- Unusual network connections to UniFi Connect devices
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious TLS/SSL handshake patterns
- Unexpected traffic to UniFi Connect management ports
- Network scanning from adjacent segments
SIEM Query:
source="unifi-connect" AND (event_type="auth_failure" OR event_type="certificate_error")