CVE-2018-21031
Plex Media Server Token Validation Bypass in Tautulli
Description
Tautulli versions 2.1.38 and below allows remote attackers to bypass intended access control in Plex Media Server because the X-Plex-Token is mishandled and can be retrieved from Tautulli. NOTE: Initially, this id was associated with Plex Media Server 1.18.2.2029-36236cc4c as the affected product and version. Further research indicated that Tautulli is the correct affected product.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 18, 2019, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 18, 2022, 6:09 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
2.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2018-21031 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2018-21031.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-cve-2018-21031/493286 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://twitter.com/GerardFuguet/status/1009937529573912576 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.elladodelmal.com/2018/08/shodan-es-de-cine-hacking-tautulli-un.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/docs/47790 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2018-21031 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 18, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://www.exploit-db.com/docs/47790 No Types Assigned https://www.exploit-db.com/docs/47790 Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
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:1.18.2.2029-36236cc4c:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:plex:media_server:1.18.2.2029-36236cc4c:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 19, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/docs/47790 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 03, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-cve-2018-21031/493286 No Types Assigned https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-cve-2018-21031/493286 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://twitter.com/GerardFuguet/status/1009937529573912576 No Types Assigned https://twitter.com/GerardFuguet/status/1009937529573912576 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.elladodelmal.com/2018/08/shodan-es-de-cine-hacking-tautulli-un.html No Types Assigned https://www.elladodelmal.com/2018/08/shodan-es-de-cine-hacking-tautulli-un.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-522 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:plex:plex_media_server:1.18.2.2029-36236cc4c:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 27, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Plex Media Server 1.18.2.2029-36236cc4c allows remote attackers to bypass intended access control because X-Plex-Token is mishandled, and can be retrieved from Tautulli. Tautulli versions 2.1.38 and below allows remote attackers to bypass intended access control in Plex Media Server because the X-Plex-Token is mishandled and can be retrieved from Tautulli. NOTE: Initially, this id was associated with Plex Media Server 1.18.2.2029-36236cc4c as the affected product and version. Further research indicated that Tautulli is the correct affected product. Added Reference https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-cve-2018-21031/493286 [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-21031 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.62 }} 0.02%
score
0.79085
percentile