PatchTheCVECVE-2026-72747: AVideo fails to sanitize the phone field during user registration, allowing unauthenticated attackers to injec
CVE-2026-72747 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
AVideo fails to sanitize the phone field during user registration, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript that persists in the database. When administrators visit the users management page, the unsanitized phone value is rendered via innerHTML, executing the injected script in the admin's browser session.
Why this priority
- High severity
- CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 72%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-72747?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-72747 being exploited?
CVE-2026-72747 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-2026-72747 affect?
CVE-2026-72747 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). AVideo fails to sanitize the phone field during user registration, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript that persists in the database. When administrators visit the users management page, the unsanitized phone v
How urgent is CVE-2026-72747?
Priority 40/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action