CVE-2026-109967

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified

CVE-2026-109967 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. yt-dlp-web-ui through 4.0.0 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Service.Formats JSON-RPC method that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to crash the server. Attackers can send a single request with a url value like --version, causing invalid yt-dlp JSON output and an unrecovered panic that terminates the process.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

yt-dlp-web-ui through 4.0.0 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Service.Formats JSON-RPC method that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to crash the server. Attackers can send a single request with a url value like --version, causing invalid yt-dlp JSON output and an unrecovered panic that terminates the process.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
marcopiovanelloyt-dlp-web-ui<= 4.0.0

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-109967?
yt-dlp-web-ui through 4.0.0 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Service.Formats JSON-RPC method that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to crash the server. Attackers can send a single request with a url value like --version, causing invalid yt-dlp JSON output and an unrecovered panic that terminates the process.
How severe is CVE-2026-109967?
CVE-2026-109967 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-109967?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST