Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-5740
Improper Input Validation in Plex Media Server on Windows allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python code with SYSTEM privileges.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-5740
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-5740
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-5740
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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.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-5740
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-25
Plex Media Server Local Privilege Escalation (Windows) - Research Advisory | Tenable®Exploit;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2020-5740
- cpe:2.3:a:plex:media_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*