VideoLAN VLC for Android up to 3.7.1 FileUtils FileUtils.java FileUtils.getUri permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC for Android up to 3.7.1. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is the function FileUtils.getUri of the file FileUtils.java of the component FileUtils. The manipulation leads to permission. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-115724. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC for Android up to 3.7.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function FileUtils.getUri of the file FileUtils.java of the component FileUtils. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-275. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

VLC for Android before 3.7.2 contains a confused-deputy file overwrite vulnerability in FileUtils.getUri() that trusts content URIs based only on the com.fsck.k9.attachmentprovider or gmail-ls authority. A co-installed app without permissions can declare these authorities and send a crafted VIEW intent to the exported StartActivity, making VLC write attacker-chosen content under an attacker-chosen name in the shared Download directory, overwriting other apps' files when VLC holds All files access.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-115724 since 10/23/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1
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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VLC for Android 3.7.2

Timelineinfo

10/23/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/23/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
10/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-115724 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-115724
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-425663

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Created: 10/23/2026 14:13
Changes: 10/23/2026 14:13 (79)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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