CVE-2014-9304
Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the web server whitelist,...
CVE-2014-9304 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Plex Media Server, published December 7, 2014. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.11%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 8.11%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the web server whitelist, conduct SSRF attacks, and execute arbitrary administrative actions via multiple crafted X-Plex-Url headers to system/proxy, which are inconsistently processed by the request handler in the backend web server.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Plex Media Server 0.9.9.2.374-aa23a69 - Multiple Vulnerabilities | 2014-02-28 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the web server whitelist, conduct SSRF attacks, and execute arbitrary administrative actions via multiple crafted X-Plex-Url headers to system/proxy, which are inconsistently processed by the request handler in the backend web server.
- Record
CVE-2014-9304- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the web server whitelist, conduct SSRF attacks, and execute arbitrary administrative actions via multiple crafted X-Plex-Url headers to system/proxy, which are inconsistently processed by the request handler in the backend web server.
- Record
CVE-2014-9304- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2014-9129No score
Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the web server whitelist, conduct SSRF attacks, and execute arbitrary administrative actions via multiple crafted X-Plex-Url headers to system/proxy, which are inconsistently processed by the request handler in the backend web server.
- Record
EUVD-2014-9129- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-g3v6-6vj7-mmpvNo score
Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the web server whitelist,...
Plex Media Server before 0.9.9.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the web server whitelist, conduct SSRF attacks, and execute arbitrary administrative actions via multiple crafted X-Plex-Url headers to system/proxy, which are inconsistently processed by the request handler in the backend web server.
- Record
GHSA-g3v6-6vj7-mmpv- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140228-1_Plex_Media_Server_Authentication_bypass_local_file_disclosure_v10.txt
securityfocus.com/archive/1/531290
forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/62832-plex-media-server?p=583250
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9304
github.com/advisories/GHSA-g3v6-6vj7-mmpv