CVE-2025-49194: The server supports authentication methods in which credentials are sent in plaintext over unencrypted channel

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2025-49194 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting media server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The server supports authentication methods in which credentials are sent in plaintext over unencrypted channels. If an attacker were to intercept traffic between a client and this server, the credentials would be exposed.

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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2025-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SICK AG · Vendor: sick

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-12 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sick media server MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-server || rpm -q media-server || media-server --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-49194?

media server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-49194 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49194 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-2025-49194 affect?

CVE-2025-49194 affects media server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The server supports authentication methods in which credentials are sent in plaintext over unencrypted channels. If an attacker were to intercept traffic between a client and this server, the credentials would be exposed.

How urgent is CVE-2025-49194?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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