CVE-2019-25651: Ubiquiti UniFi Devices Use of AES-CBC Allows Key Recovery and Unauthorized Device Control

Published Mar 27, 2026
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Updated

Ubiquiti UniFi Network Controller prior to 5.10.12 (excluding 5.6.42), UAP FW prior to 4.0.6, UAP-AC, UAP-AC v2, and UAP-AC Outdoor FW prior to 3.8.17, USW FW prior to 4.0.6, USG FW prior to 4.4.34 uses AES-CBC encryption for device-to-controller communication, which contains cryptographic weaknesses that allow attackers to recover encryption keys from captured traffic. Attackers with adjacent network access can capture sufficient encrypted traffic and exploit AES-CBC mode vulnerabilities to derive the encryption keys, enabling unauthorized control and management of network devices.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Ubiquiti UniFi Network Controller<5.6.42, >5.6.42<5.10.12
Ubiquiti UAP<4.0.6
Ubiquiti UAP-AC<3.8.17
Ubiquiti UAP-AC v2<3.8.17
Ubiquiti UAP-AC Outdoor<3.8.17
Ubiquiti USW<4.0.6
Ubiquiti USG<4.4.34

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ubiquiti UniFi Network Controller to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.12
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade UAP FW to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade UAP-AC Outdoor FW to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.17
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade USW FW to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade USG FW to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.34

Event History

Mar 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25651?

CVE-2019-25651 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized device control and key recovery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-25651?

To fix CVE-2019-25651, upgrade the Ubiquiti UniFi Network Controller to version 5.10.12 or later, and ensure all relevant firmware versions are updated.

3

Which Ubiquiti devices are affected by CVE-2019-25651?

CVE-2019-25651 affects Ubiquiti UniFi Network Controller prior to 5.10.12, and various firmware versions of UAP, UAP-AC, USW, and USG devices.

4

Can CVE-2019-25651 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-25651 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to affected devices.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-25651?

No official workaround has been recommended for CVE-2019-25651, so upgrading to the latest firmware is the best course of action.

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