CVE-2026-123095
mpv 0.29.0 before 0.42.0 Playlist Entry Injection via ytdl_hook Newlines
Description
mpv 0.29.0 before 0.42.0 contains a playlist injection vulnerability in the bundled ytdl_hook script that allows remote attackers to add unchecked entries by embedding newlines in playlist URLs. Attackers controlling a feed or page can bypass url_is_safe() to open file:// or av:// inputs, reading local files or loading shared objects via ladspa for code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 5, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update mpv to version 0.42.0 or later.
- Ensure script inputs are strictly validated.
- Sanitize all user-provided playlist URLs.
- Avoid loading external scripts from untrusted sources.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description mpv 0.29.0 before 0.42.0 contains a playlist injection vulnerability in the bundled ytdl_hook script that allows remote attackers to add unchecked entries by embedding newlines in playlist URLs. Attackers controlling a feed or page can bypass url_is_safe() to open file:// or av:// inputs, reading local files or loading shared objects via ladspa for code execution. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-93 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/123xxx/CVE-2026-123095.json">CVE-2026-123095</a> Added Reference https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv Added Reference https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/blob/v0.41.0/player/lua/ytdl_hook.lua#L1115-L1137 Added Reference https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/blob/v0.41.0/player/lua/ytdl_hook.lua#L244-L251 Added Reference https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/commit/c3096515dcd26c14004f985538b5aa41db613856 Added Reference https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/pull/18762 Added Reference https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/releases/tag/v0.42.0 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mpv-0.29.0-before-0.42.0-playlist-entry-injection-via-ytdl-hook-newlines