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CVE-2026-26228

Summary
Assigner-VulnCheck
Assigner Org ID-83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
Published At-26 Feb, 2026 | 15:21
Updated At-27 Feb, 2026 | 18:13
Rejected At-
Credits

VLC for Android < 3.7.0 Remote Access Path Traversal

VideoLAN VLC for Android prior to version 3.7.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Remote Access Server routing for the authenticated endpoint GET /download. The file query parameter is concatenated into a filesystem path under the configured download directory without canonicalization or directory containment checks, allowing an authenticated attacker with network reachability to the Remote Access Server to request files outside the intended directory. The impact is bounded by the Android application sandbox and storage restrictions, typically limiting exposure to app-internal and app-specific external storage.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
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Assigner:VulnCheck
Assigner Org ID:83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
Published At:26 Feb, 2026 | 15:21
Updated At:27 Feb, 2026 | 18:13
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
VLC for Android < 3.7.0 Remote Access Path Traversal

VideoLAN VLC for Android prior to version 3.7.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Remote Access Server routing for the authenticated endpoint GET /download. The file query parameter is concatenated into a filesystem path under the configured download directory without canonicalization or directory containment checks, allowing an authenticated attacker with network reachability to the Remote Access Server to request files outside the intended directory. The impact is bounded by the Android application sandbox and storage restrictions, typically limiting exposure to app-internal and app-specific external storage.

Affected Products
Vendor
VideoLANVideoLAN
Product
VLC for Android
Package Name
vlc-android
Repo
https://github.com/videolan/vlc-android
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 3.7.0 (semver)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-22CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CWECWE-73CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-22
Description: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-73
Description: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
4.02.3LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
3.14.9MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L
Version: 4.0
Base score: 2.3
Base severity: LOW
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Version: 3.1
Base score: 4.9
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L
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Stanislav Fort, Aisle Reserach, www.aisle.com
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-android.html
product
https://github.com/videolan/vlc-android/releases/tag/3.7.0
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vlc-for-android-remote-access-path-traversal
third-party-advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-android.html
Resource:
product
Hyperlink: https://github.com/videolan/vlc-android/releases/tag/3.7.0
Resource:
patch
Hyperlink: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vlc-for-android-remote-access-path-traversal
Resource:
third-party-advisory
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
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▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:disclosure@vulncheck.com
Published At:26 Feb, 2026 | 16:24
Updated At:27 Feb, 2026 | 19:16

VideoLAN VLC for Android prior to version 3.7.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Remote Access Server routing for the authenticated endpoint GET /download. The file query parameter is concatenated into a filesystem path under the configured download directory without canonicalization or directory containment checks, allowing an authenticated attacker with network reachability to the Remote Access Server to request files outside the intended directory. The impact is bounded by the Android application sandbox and storage restrictions, typically limiting exposure to app-internal and app-specific external storage.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
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Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary4.02.3LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Primary3.14.9MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L
Type: Secondary
Version: 4.0
Base score: 2.3
Base severity: LOW
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 4.9
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L
CPE Matches

Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-22Secondarydisclosure@vulncheck.com
CWE-73Secondarydisclosure@vulncheck.com
CWE ID: CWE-22
Type: Secondary
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
CWE ID: CWE-73
Type: Secondary
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
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References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://github.com/videolan/vlc-android/releases/tag/3.7.0disclosure@vulncheck.com
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https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-android.htmldisclosure@vulncheck.com
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https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vlc-for-android-remote-access-path-traversaldisclosure@vulncheck.com
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Hyperlink: https://github.com/videolan/vlc-android/releases/tag/3.7.0
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-android.html
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vlc-for-android-remote-access-path-traversal
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A

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