CVE-2026-115724
VLC for Android before 3.7.2 File Overwrite via Spoofed Mail Attachment Provider
CVSS Score
2.9
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
VLC for Android before 3.7.2 contains a confused-deputy file overwrite vulnerability in FileUtils.getUri() that trusts content URIs based only on the com.fsck.k9.attachmentprovider or gmail-ls authority. A co-installed app without permissions can declare these authorities and send a crafted VIEW intent to the exported StartActivity, making VLC write attacker-chosen content under an attacker-chosen name in the shared Download directory, overwriting other apps' files when VLC holds All files access.
| CWE | CWE-346 |
| Vendor | videolan |
| Product | vlc for android |
| Published | Oct 23, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Affected Versions
VideoLAN / VLC for Android
0 < 3.7.2
References
github.com: https://github.com/videolan/vlc-android/commit/d289a54689d82eb788ec547ff5fb08f847ae62e6 github.com: https://github.com/videolan/vlc-android/releases/tag/3.7.2 github.com: https://github.com/videolan/vlc-android/blob/3.7.1/application/vlc-android/src/org/videolan/vlc/util/FileUtils.kt#L397-L428 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vlc-for-android-before-3.7.2-file-overwrite-via-spoofed-mail-attachment-provider
Credits
Mohammed Lachhab - Ostorlab