CVE-2021-32833

Public Exploit
Unauthenticated file read in Emby Server

Description

Emby Server is a personal media server with apps on many devices. In Emby Server on Windows there is a set of arbitrary file read vulnerabilities. This vulnerability is known to exist in version 4.6.4.0 and may not be patched in later versions. Known vulnerable routes are /Videos/Id/hls/PlaylistId/SegmentId.SegmentContainer, /Images/Ratings/theme/name and /Images/MediaInfo/theme/name. For more details including proof of concept code, refer to the referenced GHSL-2021-051. This issue may lead to unauthorized access to the system especially when Emby Server is configured to be accessible from the Internet.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: MediaBrowser Emby.Releases
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-051-emby/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32833?
CVE-2021-32833 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-32833?
To fix CVE-2021-32833, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-32833 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-32833 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-32833?
CVE-2021-32833 affects MediaBrowser Emby.Releases.
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