# CVE-2014-9181: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2014-12-02 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI to (1) manage/ or (2) web/ or remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI to resources/.

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## References

- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140228-1_Plex_Media_Server_Authentication_bypass_local_file_disclosure_v10.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531290
- https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/62832-plex-media-server/?p=583250
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31983

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