What is it?
Plex Media Server is a media streaming platform similar to NetFlix or Jellyfin.
Plex has a “bug bounty” system that rewards people who report vulnerabilities in their software.
Versions 1.41.7.x through 1.42.0.x are affected by an unspecified security vulnerability reported via the bug bounty system.
Why is it a risk?
According to CVEdetails.com (link below), there is a 10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited soon.
The vulnerability may pose a risk to system integrity, confidentiality, or availability.
How can you mitigate the risk?
It is strongly recommended that you upgrade to version 1.42.1 as soon as possible (link below).
Resources:
CVEdetails.com – Vulnerability Details : CVE-2025-34158
https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2025-34158/
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