CVE-2020-5742: High severity Plex Media Server vulnerability
Published Jun 15, 2020
·Updated
Improper Access Control in Plex Media Server prior to June 15, 2020 allows any origin to execute cross-origin application requests.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Plex Media Server<2020-06-15
Event History
Jun 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?
The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-5742.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5742?
The severity of CVE-2020-5742 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2020-5742?
Plex Media Server versions up to and exclusive of June 15, 2020 are affected by CVE-2020-5742.
4
What is the vulnerability in CVE-2020-5742?
The vulnerability in CVE-2020-5742 is improper access control, which allows any origin to execute cross-origin application requests.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-5742?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-5742 is available. It is recommended to update Plex Media Server to a version released after June 15, 2020.