Is CVE-2026-26228 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26228 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26228 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-26228 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26228?

CVE-2026-26228 has a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-26228

CWE-22Published: February 26, 2026· Updated: Feb 27, 2026

4.9

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.2th

Official Description

VideoLAN VLC for Android prior to version 3.7.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Remote Access Server routing for the authenticated endpoint GET /download. The file query parameter is concatenated into a filesystem path under the configured download directory without canonicalization or directory containment checks, allowing an authenticated attacker with network reachability to the Remote Access Server to request files outside the intended directory. The impact is bounded by the Android application sandbox and storage restrictions, typically limiting exposure to app-internal and app-specific external storage.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26228 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.