CVE-2025-58761: Tautulli vulnerable to Unauthenticated Path Traversal in `real_pms_image_proxy`

Published Sep 9, 2025
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Updated

Tautulli is a Python based monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. The realpmsimageproxy endpoint in Tautulli v2.15.3 and prior is vulnerable to path traversal, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the application server's filesystem. The realpmsimageproxy is used to fetch an image directly from the backing Plex Media Server. The image to be fetched is specified through an img URL parameter, which can either be a URL or a file path. There is some validation ensuring that img begins with the prefix interfaces/default/images in order to be served from the local filesystem. However this can be bypassed by passing an img parameter which begins with a valid prefix, and then adjoining path traversal characters in order to reach files outside of intended directories. An attacker can exfiltrate files on the application file system, including the tautulli.db SQLite database containing active JWT tokens, as well as the config.ini file which contains the hashed admin password, the JWT token secret, and the Plex Media Server token and connection details. If the password is cracked, or if a valid JWT token is present in the database, an unauthenticated attacker can escalate their privileges to obtain administrative control over the application. Version 2.16.0 contains a fix for the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tautulli Tautulli<2.15.3
Tautulli Tautulli<2.16.0

Event History

Sep 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-58761?

CVE-2025-58761 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-58761?

To fix CVE-2025-58761, update Tautulli to version 2.15.4 or later to eliminate the path traversal vulnerability.

3

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-58761?

CVE-2025-58761 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files on the server.

4

Which versions of Tautulli are affected by CVE-2025-58761?

Tautulli versions up to and including 2.15.3 are affected by CVE-2025-58761.

5

Can CVE-2025-58761 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-58761 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

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