Low · CVSS 2.1CVE-2026-115724

VLC for Android before 3.7.2 File Overwrite via Spoofed Mail Attachment ProviderCVE-2026-115724

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-115724 records a Low severity (CVSS 2.1) vulnerability in VLC for Android before 3.7.2 File Overwrite via Spoofed Mail Attachment Provider. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps VideoLAN/VLC for Android (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Oct 23, 2026Updated Oct 23, 2026Source checked Oct 23, 2026First seen by HOL Oct 23, 2026Material review Oct 23, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Low · CVSS 2.1
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 2.1. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps VideoLAN/VLC for Android (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
VideoLAN/VLC for Androidgeneric	>=0 <3.7.2	3.7.2

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for VideoLAN/VLC for Android.
Review the reported fix. Update VideoLAN/VLC for Android to 3.7.2 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Oct 23, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Oct 23, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Oct 23, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

VLC for Android before 3.7.2 contains a confused-deputy file overwrite vulnerability in FileUtils.getUri() that trusts content URIs based only on the com.fsck.k9.attachmentprovider or gmail-ls authority. A co-installed app without permissions can declare these authorities and send a crafted VIEW intent to the exported StartActivity, making VLC write attacker-chosen content under an attacker-chosen name in the shared Download directory, overwriting other apps' files when VLC holds All files access.

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