CVE-2026-27737: BigBlueButton has Stored XSS in bbb-playback replay

Published May 18, 2026
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Updated

BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions prior to 3.0.19, the recording playback (presentation format) was not sanitizing user's input in public chat. This allowed for a malicious actor to craft and carry out a targeted XSS attack, activated on anyone replaying the recording. This issue has been fixed 3.0.19.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BigBlueButton BigBlueButton<3.0.19

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade BigBlueButton to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.19

Event History

May 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-27737?

CVE-2026-27737 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via stored XSS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-27737?

To fix CVE-2026-27737, upgrade BigBlueButton to version 3.0.19 or later where the input sanitization issue has been resolved.

3

What versions of BigBlueButton are affected by CVE-2026-27737?

CVE-2026-27737 affects BigBlueButton versions prior to 3.0.19.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-27737?

CVE-2026-27737 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in BigBlueButton.

5

Can CVE-2026-27737 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-27737 can be exploited remotely by an attacker leveraging the vulnerability in public chat.

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