CVE-2026-23848
MyTube has Rate Limiting Bypass via X-Forwarded-For Header Spoofing
Description
MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites. Prior to version 1.7.71, a rate limiting bypass via `X-Forwarded-For` header spoofing allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass IP-based rate limiting on general API endpoints. Attackers can spoof client IPs by manipulating the `X-Forwarded-For` header, enabling unlimited requests to protected endpoints, including general API endpoints (enabling DoS) and other rate-limited functionality. Version 1.7.71 contains a patch for the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 19, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 19, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-23848
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MyTube to version 1.7.71 or newer.
- Ensure proper configuration of rate limiting.
- Remove or restrict `X-Forwarded-For` header processing.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-23848 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-23848.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/commit/bc057458804ae7ac70ea00605680512ed3d4257b | |
| https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/security/advisories/GHSA-59gr-529g-x45h |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites. Prior to version 1.7.71, a rate limiting bypass via `X-Forwarded-For` header spoofing allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass IP-based rate limiting on general API endpoints. Attackers can spoof client IPs by manipulating the `X-Forwarded-For` header, enabling unlimited requests to protected endpoints, including general API endpoints (enabling DoS) and other rate-limited functionality. Version 1.7.71 contains a patch for the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-807 Added Reference https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/commit/bc057458804ae7ac70ea00605680512ed3d4257b Added Reference https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/security/advisories/GHSA-59gr-529g-x45h