CVE-2026-96654

Improper Neutralization of Encoded URI Schemes in a Web Page in Plex Media Server. CISA confirmed attackers exploit it and added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 20 October 2026.

Product
Plex Media Server
Added to CISA's catalog
Federal fix-by date
Ransomware
No known use in ransomware campaigns

CISA’s description.

Plex Media Server contains an improper neutralization of encoded URI schemes in a web page vulnerability that could allow an attacker to call other plugins' functions and supply their own parameters. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-96652, CVE-2026-96655, and CVE-2026-96656.
  • CVE-2026-96656 External Control of File Name or Path, added
  • CVE-2026-96655 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), added
  • CVE-2026-96652 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), added

Every flaw CISA confirmed exploited in the last 30 days is on the exploit watch. This is not security advice. Check the vendor’s advisory before acting. From CISA’s catalog of 4 November 2026.