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Mytube CVE-2026-24139

MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-01-24 security-advisories@github.com
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:59 vuln.today
Patch released
Feb 02, 2026 - 13:26 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 24, 2026 - 00:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites. Versions 1.7.78 and below do not safeguard against authorization bypass, allowing guest users to download the complete application database. The application fails to properly validate user permissions on the database export endpoint, enabling low-privileged users to access sensitive data they should not have permission to view.

AnalysisAI

MyTube versions 1.7.78 and earlier allow authenticated users to bypass authorization controls and export the complete application database without proper permission validation. An attacker with guest-level access can retrieve sensitive data they are not authorized to access through the unprotected database export endpoint. A patch is available to address this authorization bypass vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). Affects Mytube. MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites. Versions 1.7.78 and below do not safeguard against authorization bypass, allowing guest users to download the complete application database. The application fails to properly validate user permissions on the database export endpoint, enabling low-privileged users to access sensitive data they should not have permission to view.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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CVE-2026-24139 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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