CVE-2026-78051: Files or Directories Accessible in alexta69 MeTube
Description
CVE-2026-78051 is a medium severity vulnerability in alexta69 MeTube versions 2026.06.0 through 2026.06.10. It involves unauthorized access to files or directories via the Cookie File Handler component, specifically the /download/.metube/cookies.txt file. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. A public exploit disclosure exists. Upgrading to version 2026.06.20 resolves the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
alexta69
MeTube
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in alexta69 MeTube up to version 2026.06.10 affects the Cookie File Handler component, allowing remote attackers to access files or directories, notably the /download/.metube/cookies.txt file. The flaw is due to improper access control in an unknown function handling this file. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction. A public exploit is available. The issue is fixed by upgrading to version 2026.06.20.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely access sensitive files or directories on the affected system without authentication or user interaction. This could lead to exposure of sensitive cookie data or other files accessible via the vulnerable component. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade alexta69 MeTube to version 2026.06.20 or later to fully remediate this vulnerability. This upgrade contains the official fix identified by patch ce897ee00903bf7ded406f0d7852d95dd4164add. No other mitigation is indicated or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-22T08:19:17.709Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8a32c5acd9273b49a8cc62
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 23:37:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 23:47:58 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 83
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