Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malicious JSONP request with unsanitized callback parameter
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ExploitInject arbitrary JavaScript into Tautulli response
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ExecutionExecute script in victim's browser context
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ImpactSteal API key from authenticated session
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Requires Tautulli versions 1.3.10 through 2.16.x. Remote unauthenticated attacker sends crafted link with unsanitized JSONP callback parameter to victim user. Victim must click the link in their browser while authenticated to Tautulli to steal API key via cross-origin script injection. |
| Impact | Real-world risk is moderate despite the 7.4 CVSS score. The CVSS vector reveals critical limitations: high attack complexity (AC:H) and mandatory user interaction (UI:A) mean exploitation requires social engineering to trick authenticated Tautulli administrators into clicking malicious links. The vulnerability does not allow unauthenticated remote code execution or system compromise-impact is limited to credential theft (VC:H, VI:H) within the application's scope (SC:N, SI:N, SA:N indicate no impact to subsequent systems). No EPSS score provided, but absence from CISA KEV and no public POC suggests this is not being actively exploited in the wild. The SSVC framework would likely classify this as 'scheduled' rather than 'immediate' priority: exploitation requires user interaction (not automatable), technical impact limited to API key theft rather than system control, and the target audience is self-hosted Plex administrators rather than internet-facing enterprise infrastructure. Organizations running Tautulli should prioritize patching during regular maintenance windows, especially if the web interface is exposed to untrusted networks or users. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker crafts a malicious URL containing JavaScript code in the JSONP callback parameter, such as tautulli.example.com/api/v2?callback=alert(document.cookie). The attacker sends this link to a Tautulli administrator via phishing email or social media, disguised as a legitimate notification or support request. When the authenticated administrator clicks the link while logged into Tautulli, the unsanitized callback executes in their browser context, allowing the attacker's script to steal session cookies and API keys, then exfiltrate them to an attacker-controlled server. With the stolen API key, the attacker can query Plex viewing history, user data, and potentially manipulate Tautulli configurations. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 30, 2026
Cross-site scripting (XSS) in Tautulli 1.3.10 through 2.16.x allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via unsanitized JSONP callback parameters, enabling API key theft from authenticated users who click crafted links. The vulnerability requires social engineering (UI:A in CVSS) and affects the Plex monitoring tool's web interface. No public exploit or active exploitation (CISA KEV) confirmed at time of analysis, though the attack complexity is rated high (AC:H) suggesting practical exploitation requires specific conditions. GitHub security advisory indicates vendor-patched release available.
RemediationAI
Upgrade to Tautulli version 2.17.0 or later, which includes patches to properly sanitize JSONP callback parameters and prevent script injection. The patched release is available at https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/releases/tag/v2.17.0 with installation instructions in the project documentation. As an interim mitigation for environments where immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to the Tautulli web interface using firewall rules or reverse proxy authentication to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. Additionally, educate users not to click untrusted links while authenticated to Tautulli. Review API keys and regenerate them if there is any suspicion of compromise. No workaround fully eliminates the vulnerability-upgrading to version 2.17.0 is the definitive remediation.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Tautulli is a Python-based web application that monitors Plex Media Server activity and statistics. JSONP (JSON with Padding) is a legacy technique for cross-origin data sharing that executes callback functions specified in URL parameters. The vulnerability stems from CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting) where the application fails to sanitize or validate the JSONP callback parameter before reflecting it in HTTP responses. When a callback parameter contains executable JavaScript instead of a valid function name, the browser executes arbitrary code in the context of the Tautulli web interface. This violates the same-origin policy and allows attackers to access session tokens, API keys, and other sensitive data stored in the application's authentication context. The CVSS vector indicates network-based attack (AV:N) requiring user interaction (UI:A) with high attack complexity (AC:H), suggesting exploitation depends on tricking authenticated users into visiting attacker-controlled URLs.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
Lifecycle Timeline
3DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Tautulli is a Python based monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. From version 1.3.10 to before version 2.17.0, an unsanitized JSONP callback parameter allows cross-origin script injection and API key theft. This issue has been patched in version 2.17.0.
Executive ViewAI
Tautulli versions 1.3.10 through 2.16.x contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in API callback parameters that could allow attackers to steal API keys from authenticated administrators through social engineering. This affects organizations using Tautulli for Plex media server monitoring and requires immediate patching to prevent credential compromise of privileged accounts.
Apply vendor patch. Interim mitigations pending patch deployment: restrict web UI access via network segmentation or IP allowlisting, educate users against clicking untrusted links to Tautulli, monitor API key usage for unauthorized activity, and disable JSONP callback functionality if operationally feasible.
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Attack Technique
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Remote code execution in Tautulli versions prior to 2.17.1 allows attackers to achieve unauthenticated RCE on fresh inst
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Cross-site request forgery in Tautulli versions prior to 2.17.1 allows remote attackers to hijack administrator accounts
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