Last checked · Check before installing; only use the official link.
Today: Update needed if you are behind: 1 listed problem is being used in real attacks, and all have a fix.
Last checked . The app that turns a computer into a home movie and music server.
The minimum safe version
You're covered against everything listed here if you're on Plex 1.43.3 or newer.
Where this number comes from:
- Plex forum: Important security update for Plex Media Server 1.43.2 and earlier (Sep 1, 2026)
- NVD: CVE-2026-96652 (Sep 23, 2026)
How to check your version
These steps only look. They do not change anything.
On Windows
Easy way: Open Plex Media Server's app or tray icon and look for its version (About or Settings). You can also open Plex in your web browser and go to Settings.
Or type this in PowerShellRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
Get-ItemProperty 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*','HKLM:\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*','HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Where-Object DisplayName -like '*Plex Media Server*' | Select-Object DisplayName,DisplayVersion
On Mac
Easy way: Look for the Plex Media Server icon in the menu bar and open its About window.
Or type this in TerminalRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
defaults read "/Applications/Plex Media Server.app/Contents/Info" CFBundleShortVersionString
On Linux
Easy way: Open the app and look in its Help or About menu, or check your software manager.
How to update Plex
Turn on automatic updates in Plex Media Server settings, or download the newest version from the official downloads page.
On Windows
- Open Plex Web > Settings > General (under your server).
- Install the update it offers, or download it from plex.tv.
On Mac
- Open Plex Web > Settings > General (under your server).
- Install the update it offers, or download it from plex.tv.
On Linux
- Open Plex Web > Settings > General (under your server).
- Install the update it offers, or download it from plex.tv.
Official update page Official website
Check before installing, and only use the official link. Never install an "update" from a pop-up, email or ad.
Latest problems (1)
- Plex Media Server: hackers are chaining bugs to break in. Update to 1.43.3 or newer. Patched: update now Being attacked now updated Oct 27, 2026
For AI agents
This app as data, with minimum_safe_version: /products/plex-media-server.json. What changed lately: /changes.json. Read-only checks only; ask before installing anything.