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CVE-2026-86728: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in WWBN AVideo

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-86728cvecve-2026-86728
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 15:13:59 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WWBN
Product: AVideo

Description

AVideo through 29.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in plugin/PlayLists/epg.json.php that exposes live-stream keys and private EPG schedules to unauthenticated users. Attackers can request the endpoint with sequential user or playlist IDs to retrieve sensitive credentials, server identifiers, and complete programme schedules without authentication.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.7high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

Affected versions
<=29.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 15:38:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-86728 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in WWBN AVideo through version 29.0. The vulnerability exists in the plugin/PlayLists/epg.json.php endpoint, which does not properly enforce authentication. Attackers can enumerate sequential user or playlist IDs to retrieve sensitive information including live-stream keys, private EPG schedules, server identifiers, and credentials without any authentication. This exposure compromises the confidentiality of streaming keys and program schedules.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive live-stream keys and private program schedules, potentially enabling unauthorized access to streaming content and exposure of confidential scheduling information. This can lead to unauthorized content viewing or service disruption. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity impact with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint and monitor for suspicious requests targeting plugin/PlayLists/epg.json.php. Implement access controls or authentication enforcement on this endpoint if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-09-08T11:31:09.013Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6aa029bfacd9273b49d8b68e

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 15:29:03 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 15:38:03 UTC

Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:31:24 UTC

Views: 9

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