Advisory Details

June 11th, 2025

(Pwn2Own) Ubiquiti Networks AI Bullet Improper Certificate Validation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-25-376
ZDI-CAN-25666

CVE ID CVE-2025-23118
CVSS SCORE 7.5, AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Ubiquiti Networks
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AI Bullet
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected Ubiquiti Networks AI Bullet cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ubnt_avclient component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by a server. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Ubiquiti Networks has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-046-046/9649ea8f-93db-4713-a875-c3fd7614943f
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-11-15 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-06-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-06-11 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Bongeun Koo(@kiddo_pwn), Dohyun Kim(@d0now), Junyoung Choi(@insp3ct0r_x), Wonbeen Im(@D0b6y), Juhyeop Lee(@leeju_04), Juyeong Lee(@ju_cheda), GuckHyeon Jin(@nang__lam), Jongmin Kim(@slyfizz3) of STEALIEN Inc.
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