Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Plex Media Server
CVE-2026-96654

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Plex

Status
Media Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-96654?

Plex Media Server versions prior to 1.43.3.10861 are susceptible to a vulnerability due to inadequate handling of URL values within the 'searchOne' function. This defect could enable an attacker to invoke functions from other plugins and transmit malicious parameters. As a result, unauthorized actions could be executed on the system, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise. It's crucial for users to update their Plex Media Server to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Media Server 0 < 1.43.3.10861

Media Server 1.43.3.10861

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96654
vdb-entry
https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server/30447/711
release-notes
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/cs...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Zach Main
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