CVE-2026-41063: WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41063?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-41063 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41063 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-2026-41063 affect?

CVE-2026-41063 affects avideo. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 29.0 and below, an incomplete XSS fix in AVideo's `ParsedownSafeWithLinks` class overrides `inlineMarkup` for raw HTML but does not override `inlineLink()` or `inlineUrlTag()`, allow

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-41063?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41063 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) 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, an incomplete XSS fix in AVideo's `ParsedownSafeWithLinks` class overrides `inlineMarkup` for raw HTML but does not override `inlineLink()` or `inlineUrlTag()`, allowing `javascript:` URLs in markdown link syntax to bypass sanitization. Commit cae8f0dadbdd962c89b91d0095c76edb8aadcacf contains an updated fix.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
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 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 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-2026-41063?

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

Is CVE-2026-41063 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41063 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-2026-41063 affect?

CVE-2026-41063 affects avideo. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 29.0 and below, an incomplete XSS fix in AVideo's `ParsedownSafeWithLinks` class overrides `inlineMarkup` for raw HTML but does not override `inlineLink()` or `inlineUrlTag()`, allow

How urgent is CVE-2026-41063?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-41304 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform
CVE-2026-40911 CRITICAL 10.0 UPGRADE WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform
CVE-2026-34374 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform
CVE-2026-33767 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform
CVE-2026-41062 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform

References

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