CVE-2026-96652: Plex Media Server Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability
Plex Media Server contains a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability which could allow an attacker using any X-Plex-Token value to include a full URL in the 'protocol' parameter and force the Plex server to POST to the attacker's chosen destination. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-96654, CVE-2026-96655, and CVE-2026-96656.
- Published by source
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-20
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
Affected
- Manufacturer
- Plex
- Products
- Media Server Plex Media Server
Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.
What the official notice says
Risk: Actively exploited in the wild
Remedy / actions:
- Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
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Sources
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Tier A · official published 2026-10-20
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