CVE-2026-57716: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in videowhisper Broadcast Live Video
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in Broadcast Live Video <= 7.2.4 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-57716) in videowhisper Broadcast Live Video (versions <= 7.2.4) involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22), enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, but integrity impact due to file deletion. No patch or official remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the affected system, impacting data integrity. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. This could disrupt normal operation or cause data loss depending on which files are deleted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts.
CVE-2026-57716: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in videowhisper Broadcast Live Video
Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in Broadcast Live Video <= 7.2.4 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-57716) in videowhisper Broadcast Live Video (versions <= 7.2.4) involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22), enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, but integrity impact due to file deletion. No patch or official remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the affected system, impacting data integrity. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. This could disrupt normal operation or cause data loss depending on which files are deleted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-25T08:04:04.790Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a61fd1e9c2644c7f8fc29fd
Added to database: 07/23/2026, 11:38:06 UTC
Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 13:09:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 03:49:00 UTC
Views: 6
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