CVE-2025-13316CWE-321

CVE-2025-13316

High · published November 19, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A hard-coded cryptographic key in Twonky Server is like using a combination lock with the code published on your front door! 🔑 Imagine a restaurant where the chef's secret recipe is posted outside for anyone to see. That's essentially what's happening here – attackers can easily decrypt the administrator password using static keys, gaining control like an uninvited guest in the kitchen! If an attacker gets a hold of the encrypted administrator password, they can decrypt it with the hard-coded key, gaining full administrator-level access to your Twonky Server. This means they can view and manipulate your files, potentially exposing sensitive data and causing chaos in your media server environment!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the chef's secret recipe is posted outside for anyone to see. That's essentially what's happening here – attackers can easily decrypt the administrator password using static keys, gaining control like an uninvited guest in the kitchen! This vulnerability in Twonky Server 8.5.2 allows attackers to decrypt the administrator password because it utilizes hard-coded cryptographic keys. This oversight means that even with the password encrypted, it can be easily unlocked by anyone aware of the static key.

What to do

If an attacker gets a hold of the encrypted administrator password, they can decrypt it with the hard-coded key, gaining full administrator-level access to your Twonky Server. This means they can view and manipulate your files, potentially exposing sensitive data and causing chaos in your media server environment! To remediate this, patch Twonky Server to the latest version immediately to eliminate the use of hard-coded keys. Review your server's security configurations and consider rotating passwords regularly to enhance security. Always monitor for unauthorized access attempts! You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll secure your Twonky Server and keep those digital intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02779 · 86.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-321 · Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Published
2025-11-19T23:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
lynxtechnology/twonky_serverall versions—
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 NOV 17:53Z
    Hard-coded encryption keys in Twonky Server
    cvelistv5