Is CVE-2026-26227 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26227 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26227 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-26227 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26227?

CVE-2026-26227 has a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2026-26227

CWE-307Published: February 26, 2026· Updated: Feb 27, 2026

3.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:19.7th

Official Description

VideoLAN VLC for Android prior to version 3.7.0 contains an authentication bypass in the Remote Access Server feature due to missing or insufficient rate limiting on one-time password (OTP) verification. The Remote Access Server uses a 4-digit OTP and does not enforce effective throttling or lockout within the OTP validity window, allowing an attacker with network reachability to the server to repeatedly attempt OTP verification until a valid user_session cookie is issued. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to the Remote Access interface, limited to media files explicitly shared by the VLC for Android user.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26227 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.