CVE-2025-56801: The Reolink Desktop Application 8.18.12 contains hardcoded credentials as the Initialization Vector (IV) in it

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-56801 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting reolink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-321
Published	2025-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: reolink

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-21 19:21 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

reolink reolink DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.18.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.18.12

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy reolink || rpm -q reolink || reolink --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.18.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison reolink sudo apt install reolink=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.18.12> sudo apt-mark hold reolink

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list reolink sudo dnf downgrade reolink-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.18.12> sudo dnf versionlock add reolink

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-56801?

reolink: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-56801 being exploited?

CVE-2025-56801 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-56801 affect?

CVE-2025-56801 affects reolink. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). 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 co

How urgent is CVE-2025-56801?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

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