5.0
MEDIUM
CVE-2014-9181
Plex Media Server Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI to (1) manage/ or (2) web/ or remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI to resources/.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 2, 2014, 4:59 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 10, 2021, 4:58 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

2.9

Exploitability Score :

10.0
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2014-9181 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Plex media_server
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2014-9181.

URL Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531290 Exploit
https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/62832-plex-media-server/?p=583250 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140228-1_Plex_Media_Server_Authentication_bypass_local_file_disclosure_v10.txt Exploit

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2014-9181 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]

    Dec. 10, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:plex:plex_media_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 0.9.9.2 OR *cpe:2.3:a:plex:media_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 0.9.9.2
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 02, 2014

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:plex:plex_media_server:0.9.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:plex:plex_media_server:0.9.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 02, 2014

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:plex:plex_media_server:0.9.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
    Changed Reference Type https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140228-1_Plex_Media_Server_Authentication_bypass_local_file_disclosure_v10.txt No Types Assigned https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140228-1_Plex_Media_Server_Authentication_bypass_local_file_disclosure_v10.txt Exploit
    Changed Reference Type https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/62832-plex-media-server/?p=583250 No Types Assigned https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/62832-plex-media-server/?p=583250 Advisory, Patch
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531290 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531290 Exploit
    Added CWE CWE-22
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2014-9181 is associated with the following CWEs:

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.28 }} -0.18%

score

0.68490

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability