CVE-2026-96656
Plex Media Server External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability
Summary
Plex Media Server contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability which can allow an admin user to write arbitrary files that may be executed on load. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-96652, CVE-2026-96654, and CVE-2026-96655.
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-2026-96655 | Plex Media Server Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability | 1.6% | Yes |
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