Mytube
CVE-2026-24139
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
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.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
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. [CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
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.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
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2DescriptionGitHub 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.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using MyTube should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2026-24139, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
Mytube versions up to 1.7.71 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass IP-based rate limiting on general
MyTube self-hosted video downloader has an authorization bypass (CVSS 9.8) that allows unauthenticated access to adminis
MyTube versions prior to 1.8.71 allow unauthenticated remote attackers to register arbitrary passkeys and obtain full ad
MyTube deployments running in multi-user mode (loginEnabled=true) expose all locally stored and cloud-proxied media - vi
MyTube prior to version 1.8.72 permits unauthenticated attackers to trigger indefinite account lockouts affecting both a
MyTube versions prior to 1.8.69 suffer from an authorization bypass in the `/api/settings/import-database` endpoint that
MyTube through 1.10.2, when deployed in multi-user mode with loginEnabled=true and a visitor password configured, lets a
MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites. Versions 1.7.78 and below have a Mass Assignme
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