Plex Media Server 0.9.9.2.374 Authentication /system/proxy path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Plex Media Server 0.9.9.2.374 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /system/proxy of the component Authentication Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-9181. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Plex Media Server 0.9.9.2.374. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file /system/proxy of the component Authentication Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was published 02/28/2014 by Stefan Viehböck with SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab as 319835 as confirmed advisory (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9181 since 12/02/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 0.9.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91627), Exploit-DB (31983), SecurityFocus (BID 65881†) and Secunia (SA57205†). Similar entries are available at VDB-11381, VDB-12521, VDB-73133 and VDB-73063. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Media Server 0.9.9.3

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 319835
Researcher: Stefan Viehböck
Organization: SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9181 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12520
X-Force: 91627 - Plex Media Server security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 65881 - Plex Media Server Directory Traversal and Authentication-Bypass Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 57205 - Plex Media Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2014 12:28
Updated: 12/31/2024 18:16
Changes: 03/10/2014 12:28 (62), 08/09/2017 14:08 (5), 06/15/2021 10:50 (2), 12/31/2024 18:16 (15)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:5D3:103

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