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6.5

Reolink Desktop App 8.18.12 Allows Malicious Folder Names to Harm User Data

CVE-2025-56799 · published 1 year ago
Summary

A security issue affects the Reolink desktop application version 8.18.12. If an attacker creates a specially crafted folder name, they could potentially delete or damage the user's data. To stay safe, it's recommended to update to the latest version of the application.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
reolink reolink 8.18.12
cpe:2.3:a:reolink:reolink:8.18.12:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Reolink desktop application 8.18.12 contains a command injection vulnerability in its scheduled cache-clearing mechanism via a crafted folder name. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because a ...
Reolink desktop application 8.18.12 contains a command injection vulnerability in its scheduled cache-clearing mechanism via a crafted folder name. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because a crafted folder name would arise only if the local user were attacking himself.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-77Command Injection
Timeline
Published21 Oct 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-56799 · NVD
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