PMS: Non-server Token leaks share tokens via shared_servers
CVE-2025-69417 Published on January 2, 2026
In the plex.tv backend for Plex Media Server (PMS) through 2025-12-31, a non-server device token can retrieve share tokens (intended for unrelated access) via a shared_servers endpoint.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-69417 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. An automatable proof of concept (POC) exploit exists. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2025-69417 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
plex.tv backend:- Before and including 2025-12-31 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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