Vulnerability in Yt-dlp
CVE-2026-50023
yt-dlp is a command-line audio/video downloader. Prior to 2026.06.09, a vulnerability exists in yt-dlp that allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary OS-shortcut files (such as .desktop, .url, .webloc) to the user's filesystem, bypassing…
EPSS: 0.006 (46.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Yt-dlp — versions < 2026.06.09
- Yt-dlp_project Yt-dlp
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Patch, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-50023?
- CVE-2026-50023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yt-dlp, classified under Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2026-06-23.
- How severe is CVE-2026-50023?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.