Plex media servers are being actively targeted due to unpatched vulnerabilities. Hackers are utilizing the Plex2Shell exploit chain to gain unauthenticated remote code execution, set up cryptocurrency mining, and establish proxy backdoors on servers without updates. Users are recommended to update their systems promptly to mitigate risks. Recent reports highlight the severity of the issue, with hackers targeting unpatched Plex servers. The Plex2Shell exploit chain has been weaponized against Plex servers shortly after its disclosure.