How severe is CVE-2026-96652?

CVE-2026-96652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-96652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-96652?

CVE-2026-96652 affects Plex Media Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-96652?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-96652 published?

CVE-2026-96652 was published on 2026-09-23 and last updated on 2026-09-29.

CVE-2026-96652

CVE-2026-96652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plex Media Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Plex Media Server
Published: 2026-09-23
Last modified: 2026-09-29

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-96652?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-96652?: CVE-2026-96652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-96652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-96652?: CVE-2026-96652 affects Plex Media Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-96652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-96652 published?: CVE-2026-96652 was published on 2026-09-23 and last updated on 2026-09-29.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:plex:media_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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