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CVE-2025-69415 Plex CVE debrief

A vulnerability in Plex Media Server (PMS) through 1.42.2.10156 allows access to /myplex/account with a device token even if the device is not associated with an account. This issue has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is considered HIGH severity. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to account information, potentially leading to misuse of device tokens. Defenders should assess exposure and verify device token association with accounts to prevent unauthorized access. This involves reviewing device token validation processes and ensuring that only authorized devices can access account information.

Vendor: Plex
Product: Media Server
CVSS: HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV: Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published: 2026-01-02
Original CVE updated: 2026-09-30
Advisory published: 2026-01-02
Advisory updated: 2026-09-30

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Plex Media Server deployments should assess exposure and verify device token association with accounts to prevent unauthorized access.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying device token association with accounts in Plex Media Server to prevent unauthorized access and potential misuse of device tokens.

Potential unauthorized access to /myplex/account
Possible misuse of device tokens for account access
Need for verification of device token association with accounts
Potential for lateral movement or privilege escalation

Technical summary

The vulnerability in Plex Media Server (PMS) through 1.42.2.10156 allows access to /myplex/account with a device token even if the device is not associated with an account. This issue has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is considered HIGH severity. The vulnerability arises from improper alignment of device token access with account association, potentially leading to unauthorized access and misuse of device tokens. Defenders should prioritize verifying device token association with accounts to prevent unauthorized access and potential misuse.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying device token association with accounts in Plex Media Server to prevent unauthorized access.

Recommended defensive actions

Verify device token association with accounts in Plex Media Server
Restrict access to /myplex/account based on device token validation
Monitor for suspicious activity related to device token usage

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions. The vulnerability is confirmed in Plex Media Server (PMS) through 1.42.2.10156. Official sources, including the CVE Program and NIST NVD, detail the vulnerability and its potential impacts. Defenders should verify device token association with accounts and monitor for suspicious activity related to device token usage. The information available indicates a need to

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

CVE-2025-69415 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69415

CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
CVE-2025-69415 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69415

NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Source reference
Unverified legacy reference

URL: https://github.com/lufinkey/vulnerability-research/blob/main/CVE-2025-34158/README.md

[email protected] - Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.