CVE-2026-33763: CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in WWBN AVideo
WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions up to and including 26.0, the `get_api_video_password_is_correct` API endpoint allows any unauthenticated user to verify whether a given password is correct for any password-protected video. The endpoint returns a boolean `passwordIsCorrect` field with no rate limiting, CAPTCHA, or authentication requirement, enabling efficient offline-speed brute-force attacks against video passwords. Commit 01a0614fedcdaee47832c0d913a0fb86d8c28135 contains a patch.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-33763 in WWBN AVideo (<= 26.0) involves improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts (CWE-307) on the `get_api_video_password_is_correct` API endpoint. This endpoint returns a boolean indicating if a provided password is correct for a password-protected video without requiring authentication or applying rate limiting or CAPTCHA controls. This design flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to conduct offline-speed brute-force attacks to guess video passwords. The issue is fixed in a specific commit referenced by the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker can verify passwords for protected videos without authentication and without rate limiting, enabling efficient brute-force password guessing. This could lead to unauthorized access to password-protected video content. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity impact with confidentiality loss but no integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available as indicated by the referenced commit 01a0614fedcdaee47832c0d913a0fb86d8c28135. Users of WWBN AVideo should apply this patch or upgrade to a version that includes this fix to prevent brute-force attacks on video passwords. Until patched, consider implementing external rate limiting or CAPTCHA protections on the affected API endpoint if possible.
CVE-2026-33763: CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in WWBN AVideo
Description
WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions up to and including 26.0, the `get_api_video_password_is_correct` API endpoint allows any unauthenticated user to verify whether a given password is correct for any password-protected video. The endpoint returns a boolean `passwordIsCorrect` field with no rate limiting, CAPTCHA, or authentication requirement, enabling efficient offline-speed brute-force attacks against video passwords. Commit 01a0614fedcdaee47832c0d913a0fb86d8c28135 contains a patch.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-33763 in WWBN AVideo (<= 26.0) involves improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts (CWE-307) on the `get_api_video_password_is_correct` API endpoint. This endpoint returns a boolean indicating if a provided password is correct for a password-protected video without requiring authentication or applying rate limiting or CAPTCHA controls. This design flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to conduct offline-speed brute-force attacks to guess video passwords. The issue is fixed in a specific commit referenced by the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker can verify passwords for protected videos without authentication and without rate limiting, enabling efficient brute-force password guessing. This could lead to unauthorized access to password-protected video content. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity impact with confidentiality loss but no integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available as indicated by the referenced commit 01a0614fedcdaee47832c0d913a0fb86d8c28135. Users of WWBN AVideo should apply this patch or upgrade to a version that includes this fix to prevent brute-force attacks on video passwords. Until patched, consider implementing external rate limiting or CAPTCHA protections on the affected API endpoint if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-23T18:30:14.126Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c697e13c064ed76fb722a4
Added to database: 3/27/2026, 2:44:49 PM
Last enriched: 4/4/2026, 11:06:59 AM
Last updated: 5/11/2026, 8:18:15 AM
Views: 62
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