CVE-2025-64113: EmbySupport security · Weak Password Recovery
Affects EmbySupport securitySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical : upgrade to 4.9.1.81 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.9.1.81
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade embysupport/Emby.Security to 4.9.1.81.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubembysupport/Emby.Securitypkg:github/embysupport/Emby.SecurityOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediate upgrade of all Emby Server installations to version 4.9.1.81 or later to apply the official patch addressing the weak password recovery mechanism.
- Restrict network access to the Emby Server administration interface by implementing firewall rules or VPN access controls, limiting exposure to trusted internal networks only.
- Employ network segmentation to isolate media servers from critical infrastructure and sensitive data repositories.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual access patterns or repeated password recovery attempts targeting Emby Server endpoints.
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Emby Server administration if supported, adding an additional layer of security beyond password recovery.
- Regularly audit user accounts and administrative privileges within Emby Server to detect unauthorized changes.
- Educate users and administrators about the risks associated with password recovery features and encourage strong password policies.
- Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting the password recovery process.
- Maintain up-to-date backups of media server configurations and content to enable recovery in case of compromise.
Description
Emby Server is a user-installable home media server. Versions below 4.9.1.81 allow an attacker to gain full administrative access to an Emby Server (for Emby Server administration, not at the OS level). Other than network access, no specific preconditions need to be fulfilled for a server to be vulnerable. This issue is fixed in version 4.9.1.81.