Answer in brief
CVE-2026-26228 records a Low severity (CVSS 2.3) vulnerability in VLC for Android < 3.7.0 Remote Access Path Traversal. 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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CVSS is 2.3. 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
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The current feed maps VideoLAN/VLC for Android (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN/VLC for Androidgeneric | >=0 <3.7.0 | 3.7.0 |
Published upstream
Feb 26, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 13, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Oct 13, 2026
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.
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