CVE-2014-9181: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9181: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allow remote attackers to...

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/.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Plex Media Server versions before 0.9.9.3 could let attackers read files from the server through directory traversal flaws. This can expose configuration, credentials, media metadata, or operating-system files depending on process permissions. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely where legacy Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 remains reachable over a network, especially internet-facing management or web interfaces. Authenticated users may also matter for resources/ exposure. Treat as high priority if any legacy Plex server is externally reachable. The issue is old, public, and can expose local files. If all Plex deployments are current or retired, urgency is lower but still worth confirming through inventory. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Plex Media Server to 0.9.9.3 or later if still running an older release.; Restrict Plex management and web access to trusted networks.; Remove internet exposure for legacy Plex Media Server instances..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 06:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 2, 2014, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140228-1_Plex_Media_Server_Authentication_bypass_local_file_disclosure_v10.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/62832-plex-media-server/?p=583250CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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