zackees transcribe-anything Yt-dlp Download ytldp_download.py ytdlp_download os command injection (CVE-2026-79792) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-79792

zackees transcribe-anything Yt-dlp Download ytldp_download.py ytdlp_download os command injection

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-79792 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in zackees transcribe-anything Yt-dlp Download ytldp_download.py ytdlp_download os command injection. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps zackees/transcribe-anything (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Aug 25, 2026Updated Aug 25, 2026Source checked Aug 25, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 25, 2026Material review Aug 25, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. 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 zackees/transcribe-anything (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
zackees/transcribe-anythinggeneric	4.0 \|\| 4.1.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for zackees/transcribe-anything.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Aug 25, 2026
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Source modified
Aug 25, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Aug 25, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A flaw has been found in zackees transcribe-anything up to 4.1.0. Affected is the function ytdlp_download of the file src/transcribe_anything/ytldp_download.py of the component Yt-dlp Download. This manipulation of the argument url causes os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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