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CVE-2025-23116

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Console Missing Authentication for Critical Function Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Severity Score

9.6
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

An Authentication Bypass vulnerability on UniFi Protect Application with Auto-Adopt Bridge Devices enabled could allow a malicious actor with access to UniFi Protect Cameras adjacent network to take control of UniFi Protect Cameras.

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Console devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of bridge device adoption requests. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication and disclose credentials for accessing connected devices.

*Credits: Synacktiv
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2025-01-11 CVE Reserved
  • 2025-03-01 CVE Published
  • 2025-06-11 CVE Updated
  • 2025-07-17 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-287: Improper Authentication
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Ubiquiti Inc
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UniFi Protect Application
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5.2.49
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Affected