Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate to AVideo platform
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DeliverySubmit video download with PHP filename and invalid resolution
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ExploitTrigger early die() before temp file cleanup
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ExecutionAccess persistent PHP shell in web root
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code on server
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Authenticated user with upload privileges on WWBN AVideo versions up to 26.0. Attacker calls downloadVideoFromDownloadURL() with a crafted remote PHP file URL and invalid resolution parameter, triggering early die() before cleanup, leaving executable PHP in web-accessible videos/cache/tmpFile/ directory. |
| Impact | The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates this is a network-exploitable vulnerability with low attack complexity requiring only low-privilege authentication, making it readily exploitable by authenticated users. The combination of remote code execution capability and low complexity suggests high real-world risk despite requiring authentication. While no EPSS score or KEV status is provided in the available data, the presence of a specific GitHub security advisory (GHSA-8wf4-c4x3-h952) and a committed patch (6da79b43484099a0b660d1544a63c07b633ed3a2) indicates the vendor has confirmed and addressed this vulnerability. The technical impact is critical (complete system compromise possible), and the attack is likely automatable once an attacker has authenticated access. For organizations running AVideo with multiple user accounts or public registration, this should be treated as a high-priority patch candidate. The primary limiting factor is the PR:L requirement, which reduces exposure compared to unauthenticated RCE vulnerabilities. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An authenticated attacker with low-privilege access to an AVideo instance crafts a malicious request to downloadVideoFromDownloadURL() pointing to a remote server hosting a PHP webshell with a .php extension. By simultaneously providing an invalid resolution parameter, the attacker triggers the forbiddenPage() error path, causing the function to terminate before cleanup occurs while the malicious PHP file remains persistently stored in the web-accessible videos/cache/tmpFile/ directory. The attacker then directly accesses the uploaded webshell via HTTP, achieving arbitrary code execution on the server with the privileges of the web server process, enabling data exfiltration, lateral movement, or complete system compromise. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 23, 2026
WWBN AVideo versions up to and including 26.0 contain a critical file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) that allows authenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. The vulnerability exists in the downloadVideoFromDownloadURL() function which saves remote content with its original filename and extension to a web-accessible directory; by providing an invalid resolution parameter, attackers can bypass cleanup mechanisms, leaving executable PHP files persistent under the web root. With a CVSS score of 8.8, this represents a high-severity remote code execution risk for authenticated users.
RemediationAI
Organizations running WWBN AVideo should immediately upgrade to a version containing commit 6da79b43484099a0b660d1544a63c07b633ed3a2 or later, which patches the file upload vulnerability in the downloadVideoFromDownloadURL() function (see patch details at https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/commit/6da79b43484099a0b660d1544a63c07b633ed3a2). Consult the GitHub security advisory at https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-8wf4-c4x3-h952 for complete remediation guidance. As a temporary mitigation until patching is possible, restrict access to the AVideo platform to trusted users only, disable user registration if enabled, implement web application firewall rules to block requests with suspicious resolution parameters to aVideoEncoder.json.php, and monitor the videos/cache/tmpFile/ directory for unauthorized PHP files. Consider restricting execution permissions on the cache directory via web server configuration as an additional defense-in-depth measure.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability affects WWBN AVideo (cpe:2.3:a:wwbn:avideo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), an open-source video platform built in PHP. The root cause is CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type), specifically in the objects/aVideoEncoder.json.php file. The downloadVideoFromDownloadURL() function downloads remote content and saves it to the videos/cache/tmpFile/ directory using the original URL's filename without proper sanitization or type restriction. The function's error handling via forbiddenPage() combined with an early die() statement creates a race condition where malicious PHP files persist in a web-accessible location before the intended cleanup or relocation can occur. This represents a classic insecure file upload pattern where user-controlled filenames are trusted and placed directly under the web root without validation.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
DescriptionGitHub Advisory
WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions up to and including 26.0, the downloadVideoFromDownloadURL() function in objects/aVideoEncoder.json.php saves remote content to a web-accessible temporary directory using the original URL's filename and extension (including .php). By providing an invalid resolution parameter, an attacker triggers an early die() via forbiddenPage() before the temp file can be moved or cleaned up, leaving an executable PHP file persistently accessible under the web root at videos/cache/tmpFile/. Commit 6da79b43484099a0b660d1544a63c07b633ed3a2 contains a patch.
Executive ViewAI
WWBN AVideo installations up to version 26.0 are vulnerable to remote code execution through authenticated file upload manipulation, allowing attackers with valid credentials to execute arbitrary commands on affected servers. Organizations using this software face potential data breach, service disruption, and system compromise until remediation is completed.
Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules blocking POST requests to video download endpoints; restrict file upload access by IP whitelist and user role; disable the downloadVideoFromDownloadURL() function if not operationally critical; apply principle of least privilege to authenticated accounts; monitor upload directories for PHP file creation; implement file type validation rejecting executable extensions; store uploads outside web root with no execute permissions.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
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EUVD-2026-14504
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