CVE-2025-23119
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an Improper Neutralization of Escape Sequences vulnerability in UniFi Protect Cameras that could allow an attacker on the same network to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code remotely. It affects UniFi Protect Camera systems, potentially compromising camera functionality and network security. Users with these cameras on their local networks are at risk if unpatched.
💻 Affected Systems
- UniFi Protect Cameras
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker gains full control of the camera, leading to data theft, surveillance disruption, or lateral movement into the broader network.
Likely Case
Attackers exploit the vulnerability to bypass authentication and execute code, compromising camera operations and potentially accessing sensitive video feeds.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and patching, the impact is limited to isolated camera systems with minimal data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation likely involves crafting malicious escape sequences; complexity is medium due to need for network access and specific payloads.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched versions.
Vendor Advisory: https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-046-046/9649ea8f-93db-4713-a875-c3fd7614943f
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Access the UniFi Protect management interface. 2. Check for firmware updates in the settings. 3. Apply the latest patch provided by Ubiquiti. 4. Restart the cameras to ensure the fix is applied.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate UniFi Protect Cameras on a separate VLAN to limit adjacent network access.
Access Control Lists
allImplement firewall rules to restrict traffic to and from camera IPs, allowing only necessary management ports.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disconnect cameras from the network if not critical, or place them in a highly restricted network segment.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and implement intrusion detection systems focused on camera communications.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the camera firmware version via the UniFi Protect interface and compare with patched versions in the vendor advisory.Check Version:
Log into UniFi Protect and navigate to camera settings to view firmware version; no direct CLI command provided.Verify Fix Applied:
After patching, verify the firmware version has updated and test for vulnerability by attempting to replicate exploitation in a controlled environment.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual authentication attempts or errors in camera logs, unexpected process executions on camera systems.
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious network traffic to camera IPs on non-standard ports, anomalous outbound connections from cameras.
SIEM Query:
Example: 'source="unifi-camera" AND (event_type="auth_failure" OR process="malicious")'