CVE-2025-49181: media server Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sick	media_server	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://sick.com/psirt https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0007.json https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0007.pdf

Other References

https://cdn.sick.com/media/docs/1/11/411/Special_information_CYBERSECURITY_BY_SICK_en_IM0084411.PDF https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49181? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-49181? +

CVE-2025-49181 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-49181? +

CVE-2025-49181 affects products from sick, specifically: media_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-49181? +

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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