CVE-2026-85161
AVideo removePoster.php Cross-Site Request Forgery File Deletion
Description
AVideo through commit c91b5975d contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in removePoster.php that lacks forbidIfNotPost or forbidIfInvalidToken checks. Attackers can craft malicious image tags to delete authenticated victims' live poster and thumbnail files via GET requests.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 3, 2026, 1:06 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 8, 2026, 8:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Add forbidIfNotPost check to removePoster.php.
- Add forbidIfInvalidToken check to removePoster.php.
- Validate all incoming requests.
- Apply the latest security patches.
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-2026-85161.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-4h63-5723-hq25 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/avideo-removeposter-php-cross-site-request-forgery-file-deletion |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-85161', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-03T14:09:02.842731Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description AVideo through commit c91b5975d contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in removePoster.php that lacks forbidIfNotPost or forbidIfInvalidToken checks. Attackers can craft malicious image tags to delete authenticated victims' live poster and thumbnail files via GET requests. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/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:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-352 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/85xxx/CVE-2026-85161.json">CVE-2026-85161</a> Added Reference https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-4h63-5723-hq25 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/avideo-removeposter-php-cross-site-request-forgery-file-deletion