CVE-2020-5741
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CVE-2020-5741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Plex Media Server on Windows allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python code.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 72.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Plex Media Server on Windows allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python code.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plex | Media Server | < 1.19.3 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158470/Plex-Unpickle-Dict-Windows-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-32Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158470/Plex-Unpickle-Dict-Windows-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-32Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-5741US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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