CVE-2026-73211: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Chocobozzz PeerTube
PeerTube is an ActivityPub-federated video streaming platform. Prior to 8.1.6, ActorFollowModel.updateScore() interpolates the attacker-controlled ActivityPub actor inboxUrl into an SQL query, allowing an unauthenticated remote server to read and write PeerTube database tables, including oAuthToken.accessToken, and take over administrator accounts. This issue is fixed in version 8.1.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
PeerTube versions before 8.1.6 contain an SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the ActorFollowModel.updateScore() method. This method interpolates the attacker-controlled ActivityPub actor inboxUrl directly into an SQL query without proper sanitization. Exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to unauthorized access and modification of database contents such as oAuthToken.accessToken and administrator account takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity. The issue is resolved in version 8.1.6.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read and write PeerTube database tables, including sensitive authentication tokens, and gain control over administrator accounts. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in PeerTube version 8.1.6. Users should upgrade to version 8.1.6 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or required.
CVE-2026-73211: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Chocobozzz PeerTube
Description
PeerTube is an ActivityPub-federated video streaming platform. Prior to 8.1.6, ActorFollowModel.updateScore() interpolates the attacker-controlled ActivityPub actor inboxUrl into an SQL query, allowing an unauthenticated remote server to read and write PeerTube database tables, including oAuthToken.accessToken, and take over administrator accounts. This issue is fixed in version 8.1.6.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Chocobozzz
PeerTube
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
PeerTube versions before 8.1.6 contain an SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the ActorFollowModel.updateScore() method. This method interpolates the attacker-controlled ActivityPub actor inboxUrl directly into an SQL query without proper sanitization. Exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to unauthorized access and modification of database contents such as oAuthToken.accessToken and administrator account takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity. The issue is resolved in version 8.1.6.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read and write PeerTube database tables, including sensitive authentication tokens, and gain control over administrator accounts. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in PeerTube version 8.1.6. Users should upgrade to version 8.1.6 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-11T14:41:20.121Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7b5eecbf8831d5391df974
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 17:42:04 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 17:56:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 13:47:48 UTC
Views: 53
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