CVE-2025-56801 — MEDIUM (5.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Reolink Desktop Application 8.18.12 contains hardcoded credentials as the Initialization Vector (IV) in its AES-CFB encryption implementation allowing attackers with access to the application environment to reliably decrypt encrypted configuration data. NOTE: the Supplier's position is that material is not hardcoded and is instead randomly generated on each installation of the application.

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Reolink	Reolink	8.18.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-321

References

https://github.com/shinyColumn/CVE-2025-56801ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://shinycolumn.notion.site/reolink-aes-ivExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-56801?

CVE-2025-56801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The Reolink Desktop Application 8.18.12 contains hardcoded credentials as the Initialization Vector (IV) in its AES-CFB encryption implementation allowing attackers with access to the application envi...

How severe is CVE-2025-56801?

CVE-2025-56801 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-56801?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Reolink Reolink.