📄 Description (English)
In Plex Media Server (PMS) through 1.42.2.10156, ability to access /myplex/account with a device token is not properly aligned with whether the device is currently associated with an account.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2025-69415 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Plex Media Server affecting versions through 1.42.2.10156. An attacker can use a device token to access the /myplex/account endpoint even when the device is not properly associated with an account, potentially exposing user account information and enabling unauthorized access. The vulnerability has public exploits available and requires immediate patching.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 10, 2026 03:33
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi organizations using Plex Media Server for media distribution and content management. Primary impact sectors include: (1) Government agencies and ministries using Plex for internal media services; (2) Educational institutions (universities, schools) leveraging Plex for educational content delivery; (3) Healthcare facilities using Plex for medical imaging and media storage; (4) Large enterprises and corporations with media management infrastructure; (5) Telecommunications companies (STC, Mobily) potentially using Plex for content delivery platforms. The authentication bypass could expose sensitive organizational media, user account credentials, and enable lateral movement within networks. Given the prevalence of Plex in enterprise environments across Saudi Arabia, this represents a medium-to-high organizational risk.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government and Public Administration
Education and Universities
Healthcare and Medical Facilities
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Enterprise and Corporate
Media and Broadcasting
Financial Services
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.3
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Plex Media Server instances in your environment running version 1.42.2.10156 or earlier
2. Restrict network access to Plex servers to trusted networks only; implement firewall rules blocking external access to /myplex/account endpoint
3. Review access logs for suspicious device token usage patterns and unauthorized account access attempts
4. Revoke and regenerate all device tokens for accounts that may have been exposed
PATCHING:
1. Update Plex Media Server to version 1.42.3 or later immediately
2. Test patches in non-production environment first
3. Implement automated update mechanisms for future security patches
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement network segmentation isolating Plex servers from sensitive systems
2. Deploy WAF rules to block /myplex/account requests from untrusted sources
3. Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of all Plex API calls
4. Implement IP whitelisting for device token authentication
DETECTION:
1. Monitor for POST/GET requests to /myplex/account with device tokens from unassociated devices
2. Alert on multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful account access
3. Track device token usage patterns and flag anomalous behavior
4. Log all account information access requests with source IP and device identifiers
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع مثيلات خادم Plex Media Server في بيئتك التي تعمل بالإصدار 1.42.2.10156 أو أقدم
2. قيّد الوصول إلى شبكات موثوقة فقط؛ طبّق قواعد جدار الحماية لحظر الوصول الخارجي إلى نقطة نهاية /myplex/account
3. راجع سجلات الوصول للبحث عن أنماط استخدام رموز الجهاز المريبة ومحاولات الوصول غير المصرح به للحساب
4. ألغِ وأعد إنشاء جميع رموز الجهاز للحسابات التي قد تكون قد تعرضت للخطر
التصحيح:
1. حدّث خادم Plex Media Server إلى الإصدار 1.42.3 أو أحدث فوراً
2. اختبر التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً
3. طبّق آليات التحديث التلقائي للتصحيحات الأمنية المستقبلية
الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. طبّق تقسيم الشبكة لعزل خوادم Plex عن الأنظمة الحساسة
2. نشّر قواعد WAF لحظر طلبات /myplex/account من مصادر غير موثوقة
3. فعّل التسجيل الشامل ومراقبة جميع استدعاءات Plex API
4. طبّق القائمة البيضاء للعناوين IP لمصادقة رموز الجهاز
الكشف:
1. راقب طلبات POST/GET إلى /myplex/account برموز جهاز من أجهزة غير مرتبطة
2. أصدر تنبيهات عند محاولات مصادقة متعددة فاشلة متبوعة بوصول حساب ناجح
3. تتبع أنماط استخدام رموز الجهاز وحدد السلوك الشاذ
4. سجّل جميع طلبات الوصول إلى معلومات الحساب مع عنوان IP ومعرّفات الجهاز
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.2.1 - User access management and authentication controls
A.5.2.2 - Privileged access management
A.8.2.1 - User authentication and password management
A.8.2.3 - Management of privileged access rights
A.12.4.1 - Event logging and monitoring
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.AM-1 - Asset management and inventory
PR.AC-1 - Access control policy and procedures
PR.AC-2 - Physical and logical access controls
DE.CM-1 - Detection and analysis of anomalies
DE.AE-1 - Audit and accountability mechanisms
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.5.1.1 - Policies for information security
A.6.1.2 - Information security roles and responsibilities
A.8.1.1 - User endpoint devices
A.8.2.1 - User registration and de-registration
A.8.2.3 - Management of privileged access rights
A.8.2.4 - Management of secret authentication information
A.8.3.2 - Review of user access rights
A.12.4.1 - Event logging
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
Requirement 2.1 - Default security parameters
Requirement 6.2 - Security patches and updates
Requirement 7 - Restrict access to data
Requirement 8.1 - User identification and authentication
Requirement 10.2 - Automated audit trails
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
plex:media_server