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CVE-2026-41062: WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform

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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41062 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 below, the directory traversal fix introduced in commit 2375eb5e0 for `objects/aVideoEncoderReceiveImage.json.php` only checks the URL path component (via `parse_url($url, PHP_URL_PATH)`) for `..` sequences. However, the downstream function `try_get_contents_from_local()` in `objects/functionsFile.php` uses `explode('/videos/', $url)` on the **full URL string** including the query

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-22
Published2026-04-21
Last modified2026-10-26
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: wwbn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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-2026-41062?

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

Is CVE-2026-41062 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41062 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-2026-41062 affect?

CVE-2026-41062 affects avideo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 29.0 and below, the directory traversal fix introduced in commit 2375eb5e0 for `objects/aVideoEncoderReceiveImage.json.php` only checks the URL path component (via `parse_url($url, P

How urgent is CVE-2026-41062?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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