CVE-2026-41056: AVideos has CORS Origin Reflection with Credentials on Sensitive API Endpoints that Enables Cross-Origin Account Takeover
WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. In versions 29.0 and below, the allowOrigin($allowAll=true) function in objects/functions.php reflects any arbitrary Origin header back in Access-Control-Allow-Origin along with Access-Control-Allow-Credentials: true. This function is called by both plugin/API/get.json.php and plugin/API/set.json.php — the primary API endpoints that handle user data retrieval, authentication, livestream credentials, and state-changing operations. Combined with the application's SameSite=None session cookie policy, any website can make credentialed cross-origin requests and read authenticated API responses, enabling theft of user PII, livestream keys, and performing state changes on behalf of the victim. Commit caf705f38eae0ccfac4c3af1587781355d24495e contains a fix.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-41056?
CVE-2026-41056 has a high severity rating due to its potential to enable cross-origin account takeover.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41056?
To fix CVE-2026-41056, upgrade to a version of AVideo above 29.0 that addresses the CORS vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-41056?
CVE-2026-41056 affects versions of AVideo up to and including 29.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41056?
CVE-2026-41056 is a Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) vulnerability that reflects arbitrary origins.
Can CVE-2026-41056 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2026-41056 can potentially allow attackers to take over user accounts, leading to data breaches.