CVE-2026-126544
MEDIUMDescription
WWBN AVideo 6.5 through 29.7.1 contains an email verification bypass vulnerability in User::verifyCode() in objects/user.php caused by PHP loose comparison of the recoverPass token. Registered users can reuse the installation-wide salt from their own verification link and craft a code with arbitrary users_id and recoverPass set to true to verify other accounts' emails, unlocking features such as live streaming.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Type (CWE)
CWE-1024
CWE-1024
References
Other References
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/blob/v29.7.1/objects/user.php#L3293-L3307
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/commit/115116813611f2cbabfee3f5d9b49ce6f25ae959
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-f72w-prhp-h385
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wwbn-avideo-6.5-through-29.7.1-email-verification-bypass-via-user-verifycode
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-126544? +
WWBN AVideo 6.5 through 29.7.1 contains an email verification bypass vulnerability in User::verifyCode() in objects/user.php caused by PHP loose comparison of the recoverPass token. Registered users can reuse the installation-wide salt from their own verification link and craft a code with arbitrary users_id and recoverPass set to true to verify other accounts' emails, unlocking features such as live streaming. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2026-126544? +
CVE-2026-126544 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-126544? +
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