CVE-2024-49763

PlexRipper allows API leak due to open CORS policy

Description

PlexRipper is a cross-platform media downloader for Plex. PlexRipper’s open CORS policy allows attackers to gain sensitive information from PlexRipper by getting the user to access the attacker’s domain. This allows an attacking website to access the /api/PlexAccount endpoint and steal the user’s Plex login. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.24.0.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: PlexRipper PlexRipper
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2024-305_PlexRipper/
https://github.com/PlexRipper/PlexRipper/commit/184074644a1f5a8ac59519929a9c4b92280fb2a1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49763?
CVE-2024-49763 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49763?
To fix CVE-2024-49763, 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-2024-49763 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49763 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-49763?
CVE-2024-49763 affects PlexRipper PlexRipper.
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