CVE-2014-9181

Published: Dec 2, 2014Modified: May 6, 2026

5.0

Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 2.9

Source: NVD

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI to (1) manage/ or (2) web/ or remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI to resources/.

Affected (1)

Products: Plex: Media Server

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Plex Media Server	Up to 0.9.9.2

Related CWEs

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531290

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit

https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/62832-plex-media-server/?p=583250

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140228-1_Plex_Media_Server_Authentication_bypass_local_file_disclosure_v10.txt

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531290

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit

https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/62832-plex-media-server/?p=583250

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140228-1_Plex_Media_Server_Authentication_bypass_local_file_disclosure_v10.txt

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit

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