CVE-2026-34738: CWE-285: Improper Authorization in WWBN AVideo
WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 26.0 and prior, AVideo's video processing pipeline accepts an overrideStatus request parameter that allows any uploader to set a video's status to any valid state, including "active" (a). This bypasses the admin-controlled moderation and draft workflows. The setStatus() method validates the status code against a list of known values but does not verify that the caller has permission to set that particular status. As a result, any user with upload permissions can publish videos directly, circumventing content review processes. At time of publication, there are no publicly available patches.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34738 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in WWBN AVideo (<= 26.0). The video processing pipeline accepts an overrideStatus parameter that lets uploaders set a video's status to any valid state, including 'active'. This bypasses admin-controlled moderation and draft workflows because the setStatus() method validates status codes but does not verify the caller's permission to set those statuses. Consequently, any user with upload rights can publish videos directly without content review. No public patches or fixes are available as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows users with upload permissions to circumvent content moderation by directly publishing videos. This could lead to unauthorized or inappropriate content being published without administrative review. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited impact primarily on integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
At the time of publication, no official patches or fixes are available. Users should restrict upload permissions to trusted users only and monitor uploads closely until a vendor fix is released. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-34738: CWE-285: Improper Authorization in WWBN AVideo
Description
WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 26.0 and prior, AVideo's video processing pipeline accepts an overrideStatus request parameter that allows any uploader to set a video's status to any valid state, including "active" (a). This bypasses the admin-controlled moderation and draft workflows. The setStatus() method validates the status code against a list of known values but does not verify that the caller has permission to set that particular status. As a result, any user with upload permissions can publish videos directly, circumventing content review processes. At time of publication, there are no publicly available patches.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34738 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in WWBN AVideo (<= 26.0). The video processing pipeline accepts an overrideStatus parameter that lets uploaders set a video's status to any valid state, including 'active'. This bypasses admin-controlled moderation and draft workflows because the setStatus() method validates status codes but does not verify the caller's permission to set those statuses. Consequently, any user with upload rights can publish videos directly without content review. No public patches or fixes are available as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows users with upload permissions to circumvent content moderation by directly publishing videos. This could lead to unauthorized or inappropriate content being published without administrative review. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited impact primarily on integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
At the time of publication, no official patches or fixes are available. Users should restrict upload permissions to trusted users only and monitor uploads closely until a vendor fix is released. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T18:41:20.754Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cc37c1e6bfc5ba1d418a0d
Added to database: 3/31/2026, 9:08:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 2:05:26 AM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 9:34:51 PM
Views: 44
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