Improper Neutralization of Encoded URI Schemes in a Web Page in Plex Media Server - CVE-2026-96654
Published: October 20, 2026 / Updated: October 20, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU156249
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96654
CWE-ID: CWE-84
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not correctly neutralize URL values included in "searchOne". A remote attacker can call other plugins' functions and supply their own parameters.
Affected software
Plex Media Server
How to mitigate CVE-2026-96654
Install updates from vendor's website.
Plex Media Server - update to 1.43.3.10861