Command injection in AirMax AirOS for TI, XW and XM boards
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-77.
Summary
We have recently released new version of AirMax AirOS firmware v6.3.0 for TI, XW and XM boards that fixes vulnerabilities found on AirMax AirOS v6.2.0 and prior TI, XW and XM boards, according to the description below:There are certain end-points containing functionalities that are vulnerable to command injection. It is possible to craft an input string that passes the filter check but still contains commands, resulting in remote code execution.Mitigation:Update to the latest AirMax AirOS firmware version available at the AirMax download page.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | AirMax AirOS for TI, XW and XM boards | Affected firmware versions are v6.2.0 and prior; Fixed firmware version v6.3.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- AirMax AirOS for TI, XW and XM boards Vendor— Affected Affected firmware versions are v6.2.0 and prior; Fixed firmware version v6.3.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 51
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:ui:airos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 6.2.0 | Vulnerable | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:ag-hp-2g16:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:ag-hp-2g20:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:ag-hp-5g23:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:ag-hp-5g27:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:airgrid_m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:airgrid_m2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:airgrid_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:ar:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:ar-hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
- cpe:2.3:o:ui:airos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 6.2.0 Vulnerable ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:ag-hp-2g16:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:ag-hp-2g20:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:ag-hp-5g23:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:ag-hp-5g27:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:airgrid_m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:airgrid_m2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:airgrid_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:ar:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:ar-hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
Show 41 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:bm2-ti:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:bm2hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:bm5-ti:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:bm5hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:is-m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:lbem5-23:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:litestation_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:locom2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:locom5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:locom9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:m2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:m3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:m365:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:m900:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nb-2g18:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nb-5g22:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nb-5g25:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbe-m2-13:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbe-m5-16:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbe-m5-19:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbm3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbm365:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbm9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nsm2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nsm3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nsm365:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:nsm5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m2-400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-300-iso:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-400-iso:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-620:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbm10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbm365:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbm5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:picom2hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:power_ap_n:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:rm2-ti:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
| cpe:2.3:h:ui:rm5-ti:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Ubiquiti |
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:bm2-ti:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:bm2hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:bm5-ti:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:bm5hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:is-m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:lbem5-23:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:litestation_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:locom2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:locom5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:locom9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:m2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:m3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:m365:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:m900:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nb-2g18:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nb-5g22:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nb-5g25:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbe-m2-13:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbe-m5-16:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbe-m5-19:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbm3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbm365:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nbm9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nsm2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nsm3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nsm365:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:nsm5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m2-400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-300-iso:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-400-iso:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbe-m5-620:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbm10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbm365:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:pbm5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:picom2hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:power_ap_n:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:rm2-ti:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
- cpe:2.3:h:ui:rm5-ti:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Ubiquiti
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-8171
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-x5pj-xg2p-hp28
- 2026-10-13 EPSS moved to the 90th–95th percentile
References
More Ubiquiti Airos vulnerabilities
- TI-2010-05027 On certain Ubiquiti devices, Command Injection exists via a GET request to stainfo.cgi… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2017-00884 Uncontrolled resource consumption in HackerOne airMAX, EdgeMAX CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2020-06586 Cross-site request forgery in AirMax AirOS for TI, XW and XM boards CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2020-06588 Cross-site scripting in AirMax AirOS for TI, XW and XM boards CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.1
Sources
- CVE-2020-8171 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-8171 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-x5pj-xg2p-hp28 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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