CVE-2026-19986
Adblock for Youtube Extension Event Listener contentscript.js updateDynamicRules improper authorization
Description
A weakness has been identified in Adblock for Youtube Extension up to 7.2.1 on Chrome. The impacted element is the function updateDynamicRules of the file contentscript.js of the component Event Listener. This manipulation of the argument yt-anti-adblock-detected causes improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-19986
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Adblock for Youtube Extension to the latest version.
- Review extension's authorization logic.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:adblock_for_youtube_extension:adblock_for_youtube_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'n/a', 'modules': ['Event Listener'], 'product': 'Adblock for Youtube Extension', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.2.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.2.1'}]}] Added Description A weakness has been identified in Adblock for Youtube Extension up to 7.2.1 on Chrome. The impacted element is the function updateDynamicRules of the file contentscript.js of the component Event Listener. This manipulation of the argument yt-anti-adblock-detected causes improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-285 Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://github.com/xryj920/chrome_extensions/blob/main/AdBlock%20Ltd.%20Adblock%20for%20Youtube%207.2.1%20allows%20persistent%20disabling%20of%20ad%20blocking%20through%20an%20unauthenticated%20DOM%20event Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19986 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/873935 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/391190 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/391190/cti