CVE-2026-90546: Missing Authorization in WWBN AVideo
WWBN AVideo through commit c3edcc274c389816d434acadac07ee78eaf330c1 fails to validate video access permissions in the like.json.php endpoint, allowing logged-in users to record likes on password-protected and group-restricted videos. Attackers can submit like requests for videos they cannot watch to increment like counters and bypass access controls.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
WWBN AVideo, as of commit c3edcc274c389816d434acadac07ee78eaf330c1, fails to enforce authorization checks on the like.json.php endpoint. Logged-in users can send requests to like videos without having permission to view them, including password-protected and group-restricted content. This results in unauthorized manipulation of video like counts and bypass of intended access restrictions.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users to bypass access controls on restricted videos by submitting like requests without proper authorization. While it does not grant viewing access, it can distort video popularity metrics by artificially inflating like counts. There is no indication of further privilege escalation or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the like.json.php endpoint or monitoring for anomalous like activity as a temporary measure.
CVE-2026-90546: Missing Authorization in WWBN AVideo
Description
WWBN AVideo through commit c3edcc274c389816d434acadac07ee78eaf330c1 fails to validate video access permissions in the like.json.php endpoint, allowing logged-in users to record likes on password-protected and group-restricted videos. Attackers can submit like requests for videos they cannot watch to increment like counters and bypass access controls.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
WWBN
AVideo
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
WWBN AVideo, as of commit c3edcc274c389816d434acadac07ee78eaf330c1, fails to enforce authorization checks on the like.json.php endpoint. Logged-in users can send requests to like videos without having permission to view them, including password-protected and group-restricted content. This results in unauthorized manipulation of video like counts and bypass of intended access restrictions.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users to bypass access controls on restricted videos by submitting like requests without proper authorization. While it does not grant viewing access, it can distort video popularity metrics by artificially inflating like counts. There is no indication of further privilege escalation or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the like.json.php endpoint or monitoring for anomalous like activity as a temporary measure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-12T11:13:17.618Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa5465255bf5e2cf54629db
Added to database: 09/12/2026, 12:32:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 12:48:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 03:10:00 UTC
Views: 11
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