CVE-2025-23164 Missing authorization in UniFi Protect Application
Attackers can retain livestream access after link revocation due to misconfigured token handling in UniFi Protect.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-23164?
CVE-2025-23164 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ubiquiti Inc UniFi Protect Application, published on 19 May 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A misconfigured access token mechanism in the Unifi Protect Application (Version 5.3.41 and earlier) could permit the recipient of a "Share Livestream" link to maintain access to the corresponding livestream subsequent to such link becoming disabled.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-23164?
How do I fix CVE-2025-23164?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-23164 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-23164 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-23164 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qr34-4c24-g8fp.