Access Control Vulnerability in Tautulli Product by Plex
CVE-2018-21031

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Plex

Status
Media Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-21031?

A security flaw in Tautulli allows remote attackers to bypass access controls in Plex Media Server due to improper handling of the X-Plex-Token. This vulnerability permits unauthorized access to potentially sensitive server information, exposing users to significant risks.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-21031 - Proof of Concept

References

https://twitter.com/GerardFuguet/status/1009937529573912576
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https://www.elladodelmal.com/2018/08/shodan-es-de-cine-ha...
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https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-cve-2018-2103...
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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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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