Authentication Bypass in UniFi Protect Application for Auto-Adopt Bridge Devices
CVE-2025-23116

9.6CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
1 March 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists📰 News Worthy

What is CVE-2025-23116?

The UniFi Protect Application is vulnerable to an Authentication Bypass, particularly when Auto-Adopt Bridge Devices are enabled. This flaw may allow malicious actors with access to the adjacent network of UniFi Protect Cameras to gain unauthorized control over these devices, which can lead to significant security risks to the affected systems. Users of the UniFi Protect Application are advised to review security practices and mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

UniFi Protect Application 5.2.49

News Articles

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References

CVSS V3.0

Score:
9.6
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by GBHackers News

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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