CVE-2020-5740

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

Improper Input Validation in Plex Media Server on Windows allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python code with SYSTEM privileges.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 19.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 22, 2020

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

vulnreport@tenablehttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-25
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-25

Weakness Classification(2)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2020-5740?

CVE-2020-5740 is a high vulnerability published on April 22, 2020. Improper Input Validation in Plex Media Server on Windows allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python code with SYSTEM privileges.

When was CVE-2020-5740 disclosed?

CVE-2020-5740 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 22, 2020, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2020-5740 actively exploited?

CVE-2020-5740 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 19.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-5740?

CVE-2020-5740 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2020-5740?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2020-5740, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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