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CVE-2025-69414

Plex Media Server broken access control

8.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.25%
  1. Published2 Jan 2026

Description

Plex Media Server (PMS) through 1.42.2.10156 allows retrieval of a permanent access token via a /myplex/account call with a transient access token.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Affected products

Plex Media Server≤ 1.42.2.10156

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-69414 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-69414 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.25%.

How severe is CVE-2025-69414?

CVE-2025-69414 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-69414?

Affected products include Plex Media Server.

How do I fix CVE-2025-69414?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.