Plex media servers are facing exploitation due to unpatched vulnerabilities. Hackers are utilizing the Plex2Shell exploit chain to gain unauthenticated remote code execution, set up cryptocurrency mining, and create hidden access points on servers without updates. Users are recommended to patch their servers immediately to mitigate risks. Recent reports underline the critical nature of the issue, with hackers focusing on servers lacking security updates. The Plex2Shell exploit chain has been utilized against Plex servers soon after being revealed.