CVE-2025-13316: linux kernel (CVSS 8.1)

Description

Twonky Server 8.5.2 on Linux and Windows is vulnerable to a cryptographic flaw, use of hard-coded cryptographic keys. An attacker with knowledge of the encrypted administrator password can decrypt the value with static keys to view the plain text password and gain administrator-level access to Twonky Server.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-321 CWE-321

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lynxtechnology	twonky_server	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Other References

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/cve-2025-13315-cve-2025-13316-critical-twonky-server-authentication-bypass-not-fixed/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-13316? +

Twonky Server 8.5.2 on Linux and Windows is vulnerable to a cryptographic flaw, use of hard-coded cryptographic keys. An attacker with knowledge of the encrypted administrator password can decrypt the value with static keys to view the plain text password and gain administrator-level access to Twonky Server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-13316? +

CVE-2025-13316 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-13316? +

CVE-2025-13316 affects products from linux, lynxtechnology, microsoft, specifically: linux_kernel, twonky_server, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-13316? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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