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CVE-2020-5740

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Published: Apr 22, 2020Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Improper Input Validation in Plex Media Server on Windows allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python code with SYSTEM privileges.

Affected (1)

Products: Plex: Media Server
Plex
1 product
Media Server
Configuration A
1 vulnerable · 1 platform
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Media Server
Before 1.19.1.2701
Running on/withPlatform Versions
Microsoft
Windows
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (2)

Source: vulnreport@tenable.com
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party Advisory

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