CVE-2020-5741

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CVE-2020-5741

Confirmed

Yes

2023-03-10 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2023-03-10

2023-03-10

Scope

KEV entry: Plex Media Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Affected: Plex / Media Server | Description: Plex Media Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker with access to the server administrator's Plex account to upload a malicious file via the Camera Upload feature and have the media server execute it. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2023-03-31 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-cve-2020-5741/586819; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5741

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2020-5741', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2020-5741'}

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2026-02-02 12:27 UTC

2026-02-06 07:17 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-502"
  ],
  "date_added": "2023-03-10",
  "due_date": "2023-03-31",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "Media Server",
  "vendorProject": "Plex",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Plex Media Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
}
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