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Python CVE-2025-58761

HIGH
Path Traversal: 'dir/../../filename' (CWE-27)
2025-09-09 security-advisories@github.com
8.6
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:11 vuln.today
Patch released
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:11 nvd
Patch available
PoC Detected
Sep 18, 2025 - 17:23 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Sep 09, 2025 - 20:15 nvd
HIGH 8.6

DescriptionNVD

Tautulli is a Python based monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. The real_pms_image_proxy endpoint in Tautulli v2.15.3 and prior is vulnerable to path traversal, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the application server's filesystem. The real_pms_image_proxy is used to fetch an image directly from the backing Plex Media Server. The image to be fetched is specified through an img URL parameter, which can either be a URL or a file path. There is some validation ensuring that img begins with the prefix interfaces/default/images in order to be served from the local filesystem. However this can be bypassed by passing an img parameter which begins with a valid prefix, and then adjoining path traversal characters in order to reach files outside of intended directories. An attacker can exfiltrate files on the application file system, including the tautulli.db SQLite database containing active JWT tokens, as well as the config.ini file which contains the hashed admin password, the JWT token secret, and the Plex Media Server token and connection details. If the password is cracked, or if a valid JWT token is present in the database, an unauthenticated attacker can escalate their privileges to obtain administrative control over the application. Version 2.16.0 contains a fix for the issue.

AnalysisAI

Tautulli is a Python based monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-27. Tautulli is a Python based monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. The real_pms_image_proxy endpoint in Tautulli v2.15.3 and prior is vulnerable to path traversal, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the application server's filesystem. The real_pms_image_proxy is used to fetch an image directly from the backing Plex Media Server. The image to be fetched is specified through an img URL parameter, which can either be a URL or a file path. There is some validation ensuring that img begins with the prefix interfaces/default/images in order to be served from the local filesystem. However this can be bypassed by passing an img parameter which begins with a valid prefix, and then adjoining path traversal characters in order to reach files outside of intended directories. An attacker can exfiltrate files on the application file system, including the tautulli.db SQLite database containing active JWT tokens, as well as the config.ini file which contains the hashed admin password, the JWT token secret, and the Plex Media Server token and connection details. If the password is cracked, or if a valid JWT token is present in the database, an unauthenticated attacker can escalate their privileges to obtain administrative control over the application. Version 2.16.0 contains a fix for the issue. Affected products include: Tautulli. Version information: Version 2.16.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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CVE-2025-58761 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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