diff --git a/net/mac80211/rx.c b/net/mac80211/rx.c
index 11ed5aa90f83..ea71e1abc4c8 100644
--- a/net/mac80211/rx.c
+++ b/net/mac80211/rx.c
@@ -1421,8 +1421,7 @@ ieee80211_drop_unencrypted_mgmt(struct ieee80211_rx_data *rx)
 			return -EACCES;
 		/* BIP does not use Protected field, so need to check MMIE */
 		if (unlikely(ieee80211_is_multicast_robust_mgmt_frame(rx->skb) &&
-			     ieee80211_get_mmie_keyidx(rx->skb) < 0 &&
-			     rx->key))
+			     ieee80211_get_mmie_keyidx(rx->skb) < 0))
 			return -EACCES;
 		/*
 		 * When using MFP, Action frames are not allowed prior to