Is plex Safe? Docker Container Security Analysis 2026
plex is a Docker container by linuxserver with a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (Grade C). Verdict: CAUTION. Docker containers execute arbitrary code — always verify trust before pulling. 877.1M total pulls. Last analyzed April 2026.
62
Trust Score
C
Grade
877.1M
Pulls
2.1K
Stars
About plex
A Plex Media Server container, brought to you by LinuxServer.io.
Container Security Details
Docker containers can access host resources, network, and data. This analysis evaluates the publisher's trustworthiness, image maintenance, and known security issues.
| Publisher | linuxserver |
|---|---|
| Source | Docker Hub |
| Total Pulls | 877,099,667 |
| Stars | 2,121 |
| Security Score | Pending/100 |
| Activity Score | Pending/100 |
| Documentation | Pending/100 |
| EU AI Act Class | Pending |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the plex Docker image safe?
plex has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (Grade C). Verdict: caution. Docker containers can execute arbitrary code, so always verify trust before pulling.
Does plex have vulnerabilities?
Security score: pending/100. Check the full analysis above for CVE data, maintenance status, and community trust signals.
How many people use plex?
plex has 877.1M pulls on Docker Hub, indicating widespread adoption.
What are alternatives to plex?
See similar containers listed above, ranked by trust score and pull count.
Is plex maintained?
Activity score: pending/100. A higher score indicates more recent updates and active maintenance.
Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments. Not endorsements. Last updated April 2026.