SB2020050804 - Remote code execution in Plex Media Server
Published: May 8, 2020 Updated: March 10, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020050804
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5741)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote privileged user can send specially crafted HTTP request to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.