CVE-2025-49197: The application uses a weak password hash function, allowing an attacker to crack the weak password hash to ga

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-49197?

media server: upgrade to 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-49197 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49197 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-49197 affect?

CVE-2025-49197 affects media server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The application uses a weak password hash function, allowing an attacker to crack the weak password hash to gain access to an FTP user account.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-49197?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-49197 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting media server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The application uses a weak password hash function, allowing an attacker to crack the weak password hash to gain access to an FTP user account.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-328
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 UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5

Fixed in: 1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-49197?

media server: upgrade to 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-49197 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49197 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-2025-49197 affect?

CVE-2025-49197 affects media server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The application uses a weak password hash function, allowing an attacker to crack the weak password hash to gain access to an FTP user account.

How urgent is CVE-2025-49197?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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