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CVE-2026-96652 Details
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CNA: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian GovernmentCVSS-B:5.3 MEDIUMVector: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
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
CNA: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian GovernmentCVSS-B:4.3 MEDIUMVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 20, 2026Exploitation: ActiveAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Partial
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 14, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Partial
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-96652 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server/30447/711 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Release Notes |
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-266-01.json | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96652 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://zmain.info/blog/plex2shell | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government | Third Party Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plex Media Server Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability | Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | 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. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-918 | Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| plex media server | < 1.43.3.10861 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 20, 2026 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Oct 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |