CVE-2026-68004: Ossrs SRS (Simple Realtime Server) vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2026
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Updated

An issue in OSSRS SRS (Simple Realtime Server) <v5.0.213 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via RTMP publish authorization, vhost-level security configuration (security.enabled), SrsSecurity::check(), trunk/src/app/srsappsecurity.cpp, and SRS RTMP listener components

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ossrs SRS (Simple Realtime Server)<5.0.213

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Mitigate the reported SRS RTMP arbitrary code execution risk by disabling the vhost-level security configuration setting `security.enabled` (security.enabled) so that `SrsSecurity::check()` is not applied via vhost security configuration.

Event History

Aug 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68004?

CVE-2026-68004 has a risk score of 81, indicating a high severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68004?

To fix CVE-2026-68004, update Ossrs SRS to version 5.0.213 or later where the vulnerability is resolved.

3

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2026-68004?

CVE-2026-68004 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via improper RTMP publish authorization.

4

Which components are affected by CVE-2026-68004?

CVE-2026-68004 affects the SrsSecurity::check() function and the SRS RTMP listener components.

5

When was CVE-2026-68004 published?

CVE-2026-68004 was published on August 17, 2026.

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