HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-31831
HIGH

CVE-2026-31831

CWE-23Published: March 30, 2026· Updated: Apr 2, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.09%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:25.9th

Official Description

Tautulli is a Python based monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. Prior to version 2.17.0, the /newsletter/image/images API endpoint is vulnerable to path traversal, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the application server's filesystem. This issue has been patched in version 2.17.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-31831 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

tautulli1 product
tautulli
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/security/advisories/GHSA-xp55-2pf4-fv8m
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/security/advisories/GHSA-xp55-2pf4-fv8m

All References (3)

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https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/releases/tag/v2.17.0Release Notes
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https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/security/advisories/GHSA-xp55-2pf4-fv8mExploit · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/security/advisories/GHSA-xp55-2pf4-fv8mExploit · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-31831
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-23
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.09%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 30, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-31831 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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