CVE-2018-21031
MEDIUMTautulli <= 2.1.38 - Insufficiently Protected Credentials via X-Plex-Token Mishandling
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://twitter.com/GerardFuguet/status/1009937529573912576
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.elladodelmal.com/2018/08/shodan-es-de-cine-hacking-tautulli-un.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-cve-2018-21031/493286
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.exploit-db.com/docs/47790
Scores
CVSS v3
6.5
EPSS
0.0206
EPSS Percentile
78.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-522
Status
published
Products (1)
plex/media_server
1.18.2.2029-36236cc4c
Published
Nov 18, 2019
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026