Plex media servers are being actively targeted due to unfixed security flaws. Hackers are employing the Plex2Shell exploit chain to achieve unauthorized remote access, set up cryptocurrency mining, and establish proxy backdoors on unpatched servers. Users are advised to update their systems promptly to mitigate risks. Recent reports underline the critical nature of the issue, with hackers focusing on unpatched Plex servers. The Plex2Shell exploit chain has been utilized against Plex servers soon after being revealed.