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Known exploited vulnerability · Plex

CVE-2020-5741: Plex Media Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

highCVSS 3.1 7.2Exploited

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

Published May 8, 2020 · Updated Jun 17, 2026

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From the National Vulnerability Database. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

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

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