CVE-2020-5742: High severity Plex Media Server vulnerability

Published Jun 15, 2020
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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
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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.

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