Plex Media Server: Urgent Security Update Required

We just recently obtained a report via our pest bounty program that there was a prospective protection issue influencing Plex Media Server versions 1.41.7.x to 1.42.0.x. Thanks to that customer, we had the ability to address the problem, release an updated version of the server, and continue to improve our safety and security and defenses.

Plex Security Alert: Update Now!

Plex, the preferred app for arranging and streaming personal media collections, is advising individuals running particular Plex Media Web server variations to update instantly due to a “potential security concern” that was just recently covered. Below are the details.

As reported by BleepingComputer (using Tecnoblog), Plex is connecting to individuals running web server variations 1.41.7.x via 1.42.0.x, and prompting them to upgrade to Plex Media Web server 1.42.1.10060 as soon as possible.

Immediate Update Recommendation

Since our details suggests that a Plex Media Web Server had by your Plex account is running an older variation of the server, you’re getting this notification. We strongly advise that everybody update their Plex Media Web Server to one of the most current version asap, if you have actually not already done so.

So if you’re running Plex, double-check that your web server is completely approximately day, as now that words is out there that a severe pest was repaired, it’s most likely that opponents will attempt to identify the susceptability and manipulate it on customers who have not updated yet.