CVE-2020-5741 · netVigilance record NV23-0023
Plex Media Server Remote Code Execution
past due
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA deadline 2023-03-31 · passed 3 years 5 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
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.
Who is affected
Plex Media Server. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-502.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 3 years 5 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2020-5741 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5741
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- forums.plex.tv forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-cve-2020-5741/586819
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5741