CVE-2026-96655
Plex Media Server Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability
Summary
Plex Media Server contains a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to request arbitrary internal or external addresses via the '/video/:/transcode/universal' path parameter. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-96652, CVE-2026-96654, and CVE-2026-96656.
Affected software
Vendor: Plex · Product: Media Server
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Plex
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-5741 | Plex Media Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 72.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2026-96654 | Plex Media Server Improper Neutralization of Encoded URI Schemes in a Web Page V | 1.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2026-96652 | Plex Media Server Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability | 1.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2026-96656 | Plex Media Server External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability | 1.8% | Yes |
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