Vulnerability Description
AVideo API fails to enforce rate limits when clients send a bot User-Agent header, allowing attackers to bypass all eight protected operations including login brute-force protection. Attackers can send requests with a bot User-Agent to disable rate limiting and perform unlimited password guessing attempts against any account from a single IP address.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-qmmw-hmm4-xxp7
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/avideo-api-rate-limit-bypass-via-bot-user-a
- https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-qmmw-hmm4-xxp7
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-86186?
CVE-2026-86186 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). AVideo API fails to enforce rate limits when clients send a bot User-Agent header, allowing attackers to bypass all eight protected operations including login brute-force protection. Attackers can sen...
How severe is CVE-2026-86186?
CVE-2026-86186 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86186?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.