CVE-2026-96652
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Server-Side Request Forgery in Plex Media Server

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government

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.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-96652
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85367

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Vendor Product Version / Range
plex media_server to 1.43.3.10861 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-918 The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.

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Executive Summary

Plex Media Server before version 1.43.3.10861 has a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the '/player/timeline' endpoint. An attacker with a valid X-Plex-Token can manipulate the 'protocol' parameter to include a full URL, forcing the server to send a POST request to an external destination of the attacker's choice.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker to make the Plex server interact with internal or external systems, potentially accessing sensitive data, bypassing firewalls, or initiating unauthorized actions. It could lead to data leaks or further network compromise if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Plex Media Server to version 1.43.3.10861 or later to address the SSRF vulnerability in the '/player/timeline' endpoint.

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