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Unifi Play Poweramp CVE-2026-22565

| EUVDEUVD-2026-22094 HIGH
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2026-04-13 hackerone GHSA-hj6r-ww52-66xr
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Network access to UniFi Play device
  2. Delivery
    Send malformed input to management interface
  3. Exploit
    Trigger input validation flaw
  4. Execution
    Device becomes unresponsive
  5. Impact
    Availability impact

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Exploitation Conditions

Attacker must have network access to the UniFi Play network. Affects UniFi Play PowerAmp version 1.0.35 and earlier, and UniFi Play Audio Port version 1.0.24 and earlier. No authentication or user interaction required.

Impact

While the CVSS base score of 7.5 (High) reflects significant availability impact, multiple risk signals indicate limited real-world urgency. The CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H shows network-accessible denial of service with low attack complexity and no authentication required, suggesting easy exploitability for availability disruption. However, the EPSS score of 0.01% (1st percentile) indicates statistical models predict minimal likelihood of active exploitation, likely because these are specialized audio equipment devices with limited deployment compared to general IT infrastructure. The scope remains unchanged (S:U), meaning the vulnerability cannot be leveraged to attack other systems, and impact is purely availability-based with no confidentiality or integrity compromise. No KEV listing or public POC exists, further supporting lower real-world risk. From an SSVC perspective, technical impact is partial (availability only), exploitation is not observed in the wild, and automation potential is high but value is low given the limited attack surface. This represents a moderate priority for organizations using these specific Ubiquiti audio products but not a critical emergency requiring immediate action across broader security programs.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker on the same network segment as UniFi Play audio devices sends specially crafted malformed packets to the device's management interface or API endpoint. The improper input validation flaw causes the device firmware to crash or enter an unresponsive state, disrupting audio distribution services and requiring manual device reboot or power cycling to restore functionality. This could be leveraged as part of a broader disruption campaign against facilities relying on these devices for commercial audio systems.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Apr 15, 2026

Denial of service in Ubiquiti UniFi Play PowerAmp (≤1.0.35) and Audio Port (≤1.0.24) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to crash devices via improper input validation. CVSS 7.5 (High) with network-based attack requiring no privileges or user interaction. EPSS score of 0.01% (1st percentile) indicates minimal real-world exploitation likelihood. No public exploit identified at time of analysis. Vendor-released patches available: PowerAmp 1.0.38+ and Audio Port 1.1.9+.

RemediationAI

Update UniFi Play PowerAmp to firmware version 1.0.38 or later, and update UniFi Play Audio Port to firmware version 1.1.9 or later. Firmware updates should be obtained through the official Ubiquiti UniFi management console or downloaded directly from Ubiquiti's support portal. Consult the vendor's Security Advisory Bulletin 063 at https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-063/e468dd4b-5090-4ef8-89d8-939903c08e83 for detailed upgrade instructions and release notes. As an interim workaround until patching is completed, network segmentation can reduce exposure by restricting access to these devices to trusted management networks only, blocking external or untrusted network access to the device management interfaces via firewall rules or VLAN isolation. No alternative workarounds are documented by the vendor, making firmware updates the definitive remediation.

Affected VersionsENISA

UniFi Play PowerAmp 0 <1.0.38
UniFi Play Audio Port 0 <1.1.9

Affected Packages

euvd unifi_play_audio_port fix: 1.1.9
euvd unifi_play_poweramp fix: 1.0.38

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability affects Ubiquiti's UniFi Play audio networking equipment, specifically the PowerAmp and Audio Port products which provide networked audio distribution capabilities. The root cause is CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation), where the devices fail to properly sanitize or validate network input before processing. This input validation weakness allows malformed or crafted packets to trigger an unhandled exception or resource exhaustion condition, causing the device firmware to enter an unresponsive state. The affected CPE strings (cpe:2.3:a:ubiquiti_inc:unifi_play_poweramp and cpe:2.3:a:ubiquiti_inc:unifi_play_audio_port) confirm these are application-layer vulnerabilities in the device management interfaces rather than hardware flaws. The network attack vector (AV:N) suggests the vulnerability exists in a remotely-accessible service, likely the device's web management interface or API endpoint used for configuration and control of the audio networking features.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

5
Patch released
Apr 30, 2026 - 16:14 nvd
Patch available
Analysis Updated
Apr 16, 2026 - 05:57 EUVD-patch-fix
executive summary
Patch available
Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD
1.0.38,1.1.9
CVSS changed
Apr 14, 2026 - 21:22 NVD
7.5 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Apr 13, 2026 - 21:28 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability could allow a malicious actor with access to the UniFi Play network to cause the device to stop responding.

Affected Products: UniFi Play PowerAmp (Version 1.0.35 and earlier) UniFi Play Audio Port  (Version 1.0.24 and earlier)

Mitigation: Update UniFi Play PowerAmp to Version 1.0.38 or later Update UniFi Play Audio Port  to Version 1.1.9 or later

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Ubiquiti UniFi Play PowerAmp and Audio Port devices running outdated firmware versions are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote denial-of-service attacks that can crash affected hardware. Organizations deploying these audio infrastructure components should prioritize firmware updates to prevent service disruptions, particularly in facilities relying on UniFi Play systems for critical audio distribution.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement network-level access controls to restrict inbound traffic to affected devices to trusted management networks only, and monitor device logs for unexpected reboots or connectivity loss.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 99% exploitable
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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