How severe is CVE-2014-9181?

CVE-2014-9181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9181?

CVE-2014-9181 affects Plex Media Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9181?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9181 published?

CVE-2014-9181 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9181

CVE-2014-9181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plex Media Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Plex Media Server
Published: 2014-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9181?: 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/.
How severe is CVE-2014-9181?: CVE-2014-9181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9181?: CVE-2014-9181 affects Plex Media Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9181 published?: CVE-2014-9181 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:plex:media_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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