Unauthorized Access Token Disclosure in Plex Media Server via API

Publication date: 2026-01-02

Last updated on: 2026-02-27

Assigner: MITRE

Description

Plex Media Server (PMS) through 1.42.2.10156 allows retrieval of a permanent access token via a /myplex/account call with a transient access token.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-01-02

Last Modified

2026-02-27

Generated

2026-07-09

AI Q&A

2026-01-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-08

NVD

CVE-2025-69414

EUVD

EUVD-2026-0047

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
plex	media_server	to 1.42.2.10156 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-863	The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Plex Media Server (PMS) through version 1.42.2.10156 allows an attacker to retrieve a permanent access token by making a /myplex/account call using a transient access token. This means that with limited access, an attacker can escalate privileges by obtaining a token that grants long-term access.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts or media content because an attacker can obtain a permanent access token from a transient one. This can result in compromised confidentiality and integrity of user data, potentially allowing attackers to access or manipulate media server content without permission.

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