CVE-2026-24139: franklioxygen MyTube · Missing Authorization
Affects franklioxygen MyTubeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High : upgrade to 1.7.79 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.7.79
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade MyTube and franklioxygen/MyTube to 1.7.79.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| franklioxygenMyTube | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubfranklioxygen/MyTubepkg:github/franklioxygen/MyTubeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-24139, organizations should immediately upgrade MyTube to version 1.7.79 or later once the patch is released, as this will address the missing authorization checks. If you cannot patch yet, restrict network access to the database export endpoint using firewalls or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted users only. Implement strict access control policies and monitor logs for any unusual or unauthorized database export attempts. Conduct a thorough review of user permissions within MyTube to ensure that guest or low-privileged accounts cannot access sensitive endpoints. Employ application-layer firewalls or reverse proxies to add an additional authorization layer if possible. Regularly audit and update security configurations and educate administrators about the risks of exposing sensitive endpoints. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any suspected exploitation or data leakage.
Description
MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites. Versions 1.7.78 and below do not safeguard against authorization bypass, allowing guest users to download the complete application database. The application fails to properly validate user permissions on the database export endpoint, enabling low-privileged users to access sensitive data they should not have permission to view.