Plex has urgently advised users to update their media servers due to a recently patched security vulnerability affecting versions 1.41.7.x to 1.42.0.x. This incident highlights the importance of timely patching to prevent exploitation by threat actors. #CVE-2020-5741 #PlexMediaServer
Keypoints
- Plex issued an urgent security update for its Media Server software.
- The vulnerability impacts versions 1.41.7.x to 1.42.0.x, with no CVE assigned yet.
- Users are advised to update to version 1.42.1.10060 immediately to mitigate risks.
- Previously, Plex had vulnerabilities exploited in the wild, such as CVE-2020-5741.
- The company’s proactive communication underscores the necessity of prompt patching to prevent attacks.