CVE-2026-96655

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.

Exploited in the wild

Vendor

Plex, Media Server

CISA deadline for US federal agencies

Nov 3, 2026

Required action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.