CVE Watchtower

CVE-2026-96652Plex Media Server Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Plex Media Server before 1.43.3.10861 allows SSRF via '/player/timeline'. An attacker using any X-Plex-Token value can include a full URL in the 'protocol' parameter and force the Plex server to POST to the attacker's chosen destination.
Severity Level
MEDIUM(5.3)
Published Date
Sep 23, 2026
Last Modified
Oct 21, 2026
PoC
Available(Nuclei)
Exploitation Status
ACTIVE
EPSS Score (30-Day)
11.89%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves its contents, but does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 5.3 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Attack RequirementsNone
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)Low
Integrity (Vulnerable System)None
Availability (Vulnerable System)None
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None
Integrity (Subsequent System)None
Availability (Subsequent System)None
Show CVSS v3.x metrics (score 4.3)
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 4.3 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Plex Media Server < 1.43.3.10861
Patched Versions
  • Plex Media Server 1.43.3.10861

What to do

Patch now. CISA lists this flaw as exploited in the wild and set a federal remediation deadline of Nov 3, 2026.

  1. Check whether you run Plex Media Server and which version.
  2. Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.
  3. Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.

CISA required action: 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.

CISA KEV Status

Listed in Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Added: Oct 20, 2026
Remediation due: Nov 3, 2026 (deadline passed)

Timeline

  • Sep 23, 2026Published
  • Oct 20, 2026Added to CISA KEV catalog
  • Oct 21, 2026Record last modified
  • Nov 3, 2026KEV remediation due date

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 09:32 UTC