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CVE-2026-26227

3.7 · LOW

VideoLAN VLC for Android prior to version 3.7.0 contains an authentication bypass in the Remote Access Server feature due to missing or insufficient rate limiting on one-time password (OTP) verific…

Published Feb 26, 2026CWE-307EPSS 0.52%

Overview

CVE-2026-26227 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

VideoLAN VLC for Android prior to version 3.7.0 contains an authentication bypass in the Remote Access Server feature due to missing or insufficient rate limiting on one-time password (OTP) verification. The Remote Access Server uses a 4-digit OTP and does not enforce effective throttling or lockout within the OTP validity window, allowing an attacker with network reachability to the server to repeatedly attempt OTP verification until a valid user_session cookie is issued. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to the Remote Access interface, limited to media files explicitly shared by the VLC for Android user.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refhttps://github.com/videolan/vlc-android/releases/tag/3.7.0Refwww.videolan.org/vlc/download-android.htmlRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/vlc-for-android-remote-access-otp-authentication-bypass

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26227?

CVE-2026-26227 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-26227?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-26227?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-26227?

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