CVE-2026-33735
MyTube has an Improper Access Control that Allows Complete Application Takeover
Description
MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites Prior to version 1.8.69, an authorization bypass in the `/api/settings/import-database` endpoint allows attackers with low-privilege credentials to upload and replace the application's SQLite database entirely, leading to a full compromise of the application. The bypass is relevant for other POST routes as well. Version 1.8.69 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
March 27, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 31, 2026, 7:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MyTube to version 1.8.69.
- Apply security patches to the application.
- Review access controls for API endpoints.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:franklioxygen:mytube:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.8.69 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/blob/6ade838a46366174e2c030f856340f3856e03132/backend/src/middleware/roleBasedSettingsMiddleware.ts#L116 Types: Product Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/commit/b7bf9b7960958c6c51f85fe50a2fc041a086c466 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/security/advisories/GHSA-63cf-662x-crp2 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/security/advisories/GHSA-63cf-662x-crp2 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/security/advisories/GHSA-63cf-662x-crp2 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites Prior to version 1.8.69, an authorization bypass in the `/api/settings/import-database` endpoint allows attackers with low-privilege credentials to upload and replace the application's SQLite database entirely, leading to a full compromise of the application. The bypass is relevant for other POST routes as well. Version 1.8.69 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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 CWE CWE-285 Added CWE CWE-639 Added Reference https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/blob/6ade838a46366174e2c030f856340f3856e03132/backend/src/middleware/roleBasedSettingsMiddleware.ts#L116 Added Reference https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/commit/b7bf9b7960958c6c51f85fe50a2fc041a086c466 Added Reference https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/security/advisories/GHSA-63cf-662x-crp2