CVE-2025-13315: Lynxtechnology Twonky Server · Unprotected Alternate Channel
Affects Lynxtechnology Twonky ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public exploit available (Metasploit) · 31% EPSS · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 31.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Nov 2025
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: Twonky Server 8.5.2 on Linux and Windows - Log File Exposure
Weaponised: evidence found.
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Lynxtechnology Twonky Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch at the time of disclosure, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, restrict network access to the Twonky Server's API by implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted hosts only. Disable or restrict access to the alternate API channels if possible, or configure the server to require authentication on all interfaces. Monitor server logs and network traffic for unusual access patterns or attempts to retrieve log files. Employ intrusion detection systems (IDS) tuned to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. Rotate administrator credentials and ensure strong, unique passwords are used to mitigate risks from leaked encrypted passwords. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to block unauthorized API requests. Organizations should also prepare for rapid patch deployment once Lynxtechnology releases an official fix. Finally, conduct security awareness training to highlight the risks of unprotected service channels and enforce strict access control policies.
Description
CVE-2025-13315 is a critical access control vulnerability in Lynxtechnology Twonky Server 8.5.2 on Linux and Windows. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass API authentication and access sensitive log files containing administrator usernames and encrypted passwords. The flaw stems from an unprotected alternate channel in the web service API. Exploitation requires no user interaction or privileges and can lead to significant confidentiality and integrity breaches. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the high CVSS score (9.3) indicates severe risk. European organizations using Twonky Server for media streaming or device management should prioritize patching or mitigation. Countries with higher adoption of this product and critical infrastructure relying on it are at greater risk.