Improper Access Control in Plex Media Server by Plex
CVE-2020-5742

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Plex

Status
Plex Media Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-5742?

The Plex Media Server software, before June 15, 2020, is susceptible to improper access control which permits any origin to execute cross-origin application requests. This vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information or actions on behalf of the user without their consent. Users should ensure their systems are updated to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this security flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Plex Media Server Prior to June 15, 2020

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-35
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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