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CVE-2020-5741

Plex Media Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Plex Media ServerApplications & CMS
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CVSS
7.2High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 10 Mar 2023CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)72.8%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline31 Mar 2023Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 7 May 2020Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 8 May 2020, 12:02 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 10 Mar 2023Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Exploit modulePlex Unpickle Dict Windows RCE 7 May 2020Metasploit

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Description

Plex Media Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker with access to the server administrator's Plex account to upload a malicious file via the Camera Upload feature and have the media server execute it.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Plex Media Server (Windows)affected: Versions prior to 1.19.3CVE List

References 4