AVideo affected by unauthenticated application takeover via exposed web installer on uninitialized deployments
Published Mar 20, 2026 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-2f9h-23f7-8gcx
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
AVideo affected by unauthenticated application takeover via exposed web installer on uninitialized deployments
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QFinch assessment
## Summary The `install/checkConfiguration.php` endpoint performs full application initialization — database setup, admin account creation, and configuration file write — from unauthenticated POST input. The only guard is checking whether `videos/configuration.php` already exists. On uninitialized deployments, any remote attacker can complete the installation with attacker-controlled credentials and an attacker-controlled database, gaining full administrative access.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- GHSA-2f9h-23f7-8gcx
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Mar 20, 2026 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026