MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2026-96654

Q: What is CVE-2026-96654?

Plex Media Server before 1.43.3.10861 does not correctly neutralize URL values included in 'searchOne,' allowing an attacker to call other plugins' functions and supply their own parameters.

Q: Is CVE-2026-96654 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-96654 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-10-23.

Q: What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-96654?

CVE-2026-96654 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

0.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-21

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Vendor advisories

VA-26-266-01 CISA1 product fixed · 1 known affected
Plex Media Server
Plex Media Server <1.43.3.10861

Full record on NVD

Description

Plex Media Server before 1.43.3.10861 does not correctly neutralize URL values included in 'searchOne,' allowing an attacker to call other plugins' functions and supply their own parameters.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added: 2026-10-20
Patch Due Date: 2026-10-23
Ransomware Use: Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Published: 2026-09-23
Last Modified: 2026-09-23

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-96654?

Plex Media Server before 1.43.3.10861 does not correctly neutralize URL values included in 'searchOne,' allowing an attacker to call other plugins' functions and supply their own parameters.

Is CVE-2026-96654 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-96654 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-10-23.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-96654?

CVE-2026-96654 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

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