CVE-2025-56802
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CVE-2025-56802 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Reolink desktop application uses a hard-coded and predictable AES encryption key to encrypt user configuration files allowing attackers with local access to decrypt sensitive application data stored in %APPDATA%. A different vulnerability than CVE-2025-56801. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Reolink desktop application uses a hard-coded and predictable AES encryption key to encrypt user configuration files allowing attackers with local access to decrypt sensitive application data stored in %APPDATA%. A different vulnerability than CVE-2025-56801. NOTE: the Supplier's position is that material is not hardcoded and is instead randomly generated on each installation of the application.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Reolink | Reolink | 8.18.12 |
References
- https://github.com/shinyColumn/CVE-2025-56802Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://shinycolumn.notion.site/reolink-aes-keyExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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