CVE-2021-25898: An issue was discovered in svc-login.php in Void Aural Rec Monitor 9.0.0.1

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-25898 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aural rec monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in svc-login.php in Void Aural Rec Monitor 9.0.0.1. Passwords are stored in unencrypted source-code text files. This was noted when accessing the svc-login.php file. The value is used to authenticate a high-privileged user upon authenticating with the server.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312, CWE-798
Published	2021-04-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: void

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-04-23 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

void aural rec monitor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aural-rec-monitor || rpm -q aural-rec-monitor || aural-rec-monitor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aural-rec-monitor sudo apt install aural-rec-monitor=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold aural-rec-monitor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aural-rec-monitor sudo dnf downgrade aural-rec-monitor-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add aural-rec-monitor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-25898?

aural rec monitor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25898 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25898 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-25898 affect?

CVE-2021-25898 affects aural rec monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in svc-login.php in Void Aural Rec Monitor 9.0.0.1. Passwords are stored in unencrypted source-code text files. This was noted when accessing the svc-login.php file. The value is used to authenticate a high-privilege

How urgent is CVE-2021-25898?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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