CVE-2026-23848

Name: CVE-2026-23848
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-19T21:15:51.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-23848 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites. Prior to version 1.7.71, a rate limiting bypass via `X-Forwarded-For` header spoofing allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass IP-based rate limiting on general API endpoints. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MyTube is a self-hosted downloader and player for several video websites. Prior to version 1.7.71, a rate limiting bypass via `X-Forwarded-For` header spoofing allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass IP-based rate limiting on general API endpoints. Attackers can spoof client IPs by manipulating the `X-Forwarded-For` header, enabling unlimited requests to protected endpoints, including general API endpoints (enabling DoS) and other rate-limited functionality. Version 1.7.71 contains a patch for the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-807

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Franklioxygen	Mytube	< 1.7.71

References

https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/commit/bc057458804ae7ac70ea00605680512ed3d4257bPatch
https://github.com/franklioxygen/MyTube/security/advisories/GHSA-59gr-529g-x45hExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23848?

How severe is CVE-2026-23848?

CVE-2026-23848 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23848?

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