7.5
CWE
346
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-33959

First published: Wed Jan 18 2023(Updated: )

Plex media server 1.21 and before is vulnerable to ddos reflection attack via plex service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Plex Media Server<=1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-33959?

    CVE-2021-33959 is a vulnerability in Plex media server versions 1.21 and earlier, which can be exploited for a DDOS reflection attack via the Plex service.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-33959?

    CVE-2021-33959 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2021-33959 affect Plex media server?

    CVE-2021-33959 affects Plex media server versions 1.21 and earlier, making them susceptible to a DDOS reflection attack through the Plex service.

  • How can CVE-2021-33959 be exploited?

    CVE-2021-33959 can be exploited by an attacker to conduct a DDOS reflection attack utilizing the vulnerable Plex media server service.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2021-33959?

    At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2021-33959. It is recommended to update Plex media server to the latest version when a patch becomes available.

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