CVE-2026-27466: BigBlueButton: Exposed ClamAV port enables Denial of Service

Published Feb 21, 2026
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Updated

BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions 3.0.21 and below, the official documentation for "Server Customization" on Support for ClamAV as presentation file scanner contains instructions that leave a BBB server vulnerable for Denial of Service. The flawed command exposes both ports (3310 and 7357) to the internet. A remote attacker can use this to send complex or large documents to clamd and waste server resources, or shutdown the clamd process. The clamd documentation explicitly warns about exposing this port. Enabling ufw (ubuntu firewall) during install does not help, because Docker routes container traffic through the nat table, which is not managed or restricted by ufw. Rules installed by ufw in the filter table have no effect on docker traffic. In addition, the provided example also mounts /var/bigbluebutton with write permissions into the container, which should not be required. Future vulnerabilities in clamd may allow attackers to manipulate files in that folder. Users are unaffected unless they have opted in to follow the extra instructions from BigBlueButton's documentation. This issue has been fixed in version 3.0.22.

Affected Software

2 affected components
BigBlueButton BigBlueButton<=3.0.21
BigBlueButton BigBlueButton<3.0.22

Event History

Feb 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-27466?

CVE-2026-27466 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-27466?

To fix CVE-2026-27466, upgrade BigBlueButton to version 3.0.22 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Which versions of BigBlueButton are affected by CVE-2026-27466?

BigBlueButton versions 3.0.21 and below are affected by CVE-2026-27466.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-27466 facilitate?

CVE-2026-27466 facilitates a Denial of Service attack due to an exposed ClamAV port.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-27466?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2026-27466; updating to the latest version is recommended.

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