CVE-2025-49181: Due to missing authorization of an API endpoint, unauthorized users can send HTTP GET requests to gather sensi
CVE-2025-49181 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting media server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Due to missing authorization of an API endpoint, unauthorized users can send HTTP GET requests to gather sensitive information. An attacker could also send HTTP POST requests to modify the log files’ root path as well as the TCP ports the service is running on, leading to a Denial of Service attack.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2025-06-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-49181?
media server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-49181 being exploited?
CVE-2025-49181 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-2025-49181 affect?
CVE-2025-49181 affects media server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Due to missing authorization of an API endpoint, unauthorized users can send HTTP GET requests to gather sensitive information. An attacker could also send HTTP POST requests to modify the log files’ root path as well as the TCP ports the s
How urgent is CVE-2025-49181?
Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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