CVE-2026-42884: Audiobookshelf: Collection endpoints bypass library access controls exposing restricted library data

Published May 11, 2026
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Updated

Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. Prior to 2.32.2, the GET /api/collections and GET /api/collections/:id endpoints return collections from all libraries without checking whether the requesting user has access to each collection's library. An authenticated user with access to any library can enumerate and read collections (including full book metadata) from libraries they are explicitly restricted from accessing. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.32.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Audiobookshelf Audiobookshelf<2.32.2

Event History

May 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-42884?

CVE-2026-42884 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-42884?

To fix CVE-2026-42884, upgrade Audiobookshelf to version 2.32.2 or later.

3

What are the affected versions of Audiobookshelf for CVE-2026-42884?

CVE-2026-42884 affects Audiobookshelf versions prior to 2.32.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-42884?

CVE-2026-42884 is an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to collections.

5

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2026-42884?

No, CVE-2026-42884 requires that the user is authenticated to exploit the flawed access controls.

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