CVE-2026-96654

MEDIUM

Published Sep 23, 2026 Modified Sep 23, 2026 CWE-84

Description

Plex Media Server before 1.43.3.10861 does not correctly neutralize URL values included in 'searchOne,' allowing an attacker to call other plugins' functions and supply their own parameters.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0022

Probability of exploitation

0.11%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-84 CWE-84

References

Other References

https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server/30447/711 https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-266-01.json https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96654 https://zmain.info/blog/plex2shell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-96654? +

Plex Media Server before 1.43.3.10861 does not correctly neutralize URL values included in 'searchOne,' allowing an attacker to call other plugins' functions and supply their own parameters. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-96654? +

CVE-2026-96654 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0022, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-96654? +

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