CVE-2026-40925: WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-40925?

avideo: upgrade to newer than 29.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-40925 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40925 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-40925 affect?

CVE-2026-40925 affects avideo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 29.0 and prior, `objects/configurationUpdate.json.php` (also routed via `/updateConfig`) persists dozens of global site settings from `$_POST` but protects the endpoint only with `Us

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-40925?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 8.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-40925 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting avideo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 29.0 and prior, `objects/configurationUpdate.json.php` (also routed via `/updateConfig`) persists dozens of global site settings from `$_POST` but protects the endpoint only with `User::isAdmin()`. It does not call `forbidIfIsUntrustedRequest()`, does not verify a `globalToken`, and does not validate the Origin/Referer header. Because AVideo intentionally sets `session.cookie_samesite=None

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2026-04-21
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: wwbn

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-21 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wwbn avideo UPGRADE

Affected: <= 29.0

Fixed in: newer than 29.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy avideo || rpm -q avideo || avideo --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 29.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade avideo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade avideo

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-40925?

avideo: upgrade to newer than 29.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40925 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40925 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-40925 affect?

CVE-2026-40925 affects avideo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 29.0 and prior, `objects/configurationUpdate.json.php` (also routed via `/updateConfig`) persists dozens of global site settings from `$_POST` but protects the endpoint only with `Us

How urgent is CVE-2026-40925?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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