CVE-2025-69414: Plex Media Server (PMS) through 1.42.2.10156 allows retrieval of a permanent access token via a /myplex/accoun

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-69414?

media server: upgrade to newer than 1.42.2.10156. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-69414 being exploited?

CVE-2025-69414 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-69414 affect?

CVE-2025-69414 affects media server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-69414?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-69414 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting media server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-01-02
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: plex

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-02 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

plex media server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.42.2.10156

Fixed in: newer than 1.42.2.10156

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-server || rpm -q media-server || media-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.42.2.10156 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-69414?

media server: upgrade to newer than 1.42.2.10156. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-69414 being exploited?

CVE-2025-69414 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-69414 affect?

CVE-2025-69414 affects media server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2025-69414?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Plex vulnerabilities

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References

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