CVE-2019-19141 describes a critical directory traversal vulnerability in the Camera Upload functionality of Plex Media Server versions through 1.18.2.2029. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to write files to arbitrary locations on the server, leveraging the permissions of the Plex user account. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), the vulnerability presents a significant risk, enabling remote code execution through methods like uploading SSH authorized_keys files. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.18.2.2029CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:plex:media_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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