CVE-2025-34438: avideo — Fix

Description

AVideo versions prior to 20.1 contain an insecure direct object reference vulnerability allowing users with upload permissions to modify the rotation metadata of any video. The endpoint verifies upload capability but fails to enforce ownership or management rights for the targeted video.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wwbn	avideo	< 20.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/commit/4a53ab2056 https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/commit/c2feaf25cb

Other References

https://chocapikk.com/posts/2025/avideo-security-vulnerabilities/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/avideo-idor-arbirary-video-rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-34438? +

AVideo versions prior to 20.1 contain an insecure direct object reference vulnerability allowing users with upload permissions to modify the rotation metadata of any video. The endpoint verifies upload capability but fails to enforce ownership or management rights for the targeted video. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-34438? +

CVE-2025-34438 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-34438? +

CVE-2025-34438 affects products from wwbn, specifically: avideo. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-34438? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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