Hackers Exploit Plex2Shell Flaws to Install Crypto Miners and Linux Proxy Backdoor

Threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server to install cryptocurrency miners and a Linux proxy backdoor. This exploitation began after a proof-of-concept was made public, and it involves chaining four different vulnerabilities known as Plex2Shell. The vulnerabilities are being used to deploy malicious software, including cryptocurrency miners and reverse proxy software. A researcher reported the exploitation activity, which is taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in the Plex Media Server. The vulnerabilities are being exploited to gain unauthorized access and install malicious software on affected systems.