CVE-2026-96656: Plex Media Server External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability
Plex Media Server contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability which can allow an admin user to write arbitrary files that may be executed on load. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-96652, CVE-2026-96654, and CVE-2026-96655.
- 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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