How severe is CVE-2025-56801?

CVE-2025-56801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-56801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-56801?

CVE-2025-56801 affects Reolink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-56801?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-56801 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-56801 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35229.

When was CVE-2025-56801 published?

CVE-2025-56801 was published on 2025-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-56801

CVE-2025-56801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Reolink with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-321.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35229
Weakness: CWE-321
Affected product: Reolink
Published: 2025-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-56801?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-56801?: CVE-2025-56801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-56801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-56801?: CVE-2025-56801 affects Reolink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-56801?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-56801 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-56801 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35229.
When was CVE-2025-56801 published?: CVE-2025-56801 was published on 2025-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:reolink:reolink:8.18.12:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*

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