HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2020-5741

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

53.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Plex Media Server on Windows allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python code.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
3/10/2023
Patch Due Date
3/31/2023
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/8/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5741?

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Plex Media Server on Windows allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python code.

Is CVE-2020-5741 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-5741 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 3/31/2023.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-5741?

CVE-2020-5741 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

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