Vulnerability Description
AVideo with YPTSocket plugin enabled contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in other users' browsers via the websocket callback mechanism. Attackers can send crafted socket messages with callback names resolving to global functions like avideoConfirmHTML that accept untrusted data and assign it to innerHTML, achieving script execution in the victim's origin without authentication or user interaction.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-xpx7-h2x7-59qq
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/avideo-yptsocket-plugin-unauthenticated-cro
- https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-xpx7-h2x7-59qq
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-86188?
CVE-2026-86188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). AVideo with YPTSocket plugin enabled contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in other users' browsers via the websocket callbac...
How severe is CVE-2026-86188?
CVE-2026-86188 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.