Weak Password Hashing in FTP User Accounts for SICK Products
CVE-2025-49197

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sick Ag

Status
Sick Media Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-49197?

The affected SICK products utilize a vulnerable password hash function, which allows attackers to crack the weak hashes and potentially gain unauthorized access to FTP user accounts. This vulnerability poses significant security risks, enabling malicious actors to exploit weak passwords and compromise sensitive data stored on FTP servers. Organizations using SICK products should review and enhance their password policies, implement stronger hashing algorithms, and follow recommended cybersecurity practices to mitigate these risks.

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Affected Version(s)

SICK Media Server 0 < 1.5

References

https://sick.com/psirt
x_SICK PSIRT Website
https://cdn.sick.com/media/docs/1/11/411/Special_informat...
x_SICK Operating Guidelines
https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recomm...
x_ICS-CERT recommended practices on Industrial Security

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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