CVE-2026-46404: BigBlueButton: Presentation URL Security Hardening

Published Jul 16, 2026
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Updated

BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. Prior to 3.0.23, the presentation URL validation did not properly restrict access to site local and link local addresses. The redirect following logic now pins resolved IPs. This issue is fixed in version 3.0.23.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BigBlueButton BigBlueButton<3.0.23

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade BigBlueButton to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.23

Event History

Jul 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46404?

The severity of CVE-2026-46404 is medium with a score of 6.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46404?

To fix CVE-2026-46404, update BigBlueButton to version 3.0.23 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46404?

CVE-2026-46404 is classified as a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

4

What issue does CVE-2026-46404 address?

CVE-2026-46404 addresses improper restriction of access to site local and link local addresses in BigBlueButton.

5

When was CVE-2026-46404 published?

CVE-2026-46404 was published on July 16, 2026.

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