VDB-348000 · CVE-2026-26228 · WID-SEC-2026-0549

VideoLAN VLC up to 3.6.x on Android Endpoint /download File path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VideoLAN VLC up to 3.6.x on Android. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /download of the component Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument File results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-26228. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC up to 3.6.x on Android. It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file /download of the component Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

VideoLAN VLC for Android prior to version 3.7.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Remote Access Server routing for the authenticated endpoint GET /download. The file query parameter is concatenated into a filesystem path under the configured download directory without canonicalization or directory containment checks, allowing an authenticated attacker with network reachability to the Remote Access Server to request files outside the intended directory. The impact is bounded by the Android application sandbox and storage restrictions, typically limiting exposure to app-internal and app-specific external storage.

The advisory is shared for download at videolan.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-26228 since 02/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 3.7.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0549). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Open Source VLC

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

VideoLAN

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Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.videolan.org/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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CNA Base Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VLC 3.7.0

Timelineinfo

02/11/2026 CVE reserved
02/26/2026 +15 days Advisory disclosed
02/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/01/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: videolan.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-26228 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-26228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348000
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0549 - VLC für Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20130704

Entryinfo

Created: 02/26/2026 17:28
Updated: 03/01/2026 15:35
Changes: 02/26/2026 17:28 (71), 02/27/2026 11:34 (7), 03/01/2026 15:35 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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