PYSEC-2026-3430 yt-dlp: Dangerous file type creation via insufficient filename sanitization (Bypass of CVE-2024-38519)

Summary 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 the remediation for CVE-2024-38519. Details The fix for CVE-2024-38519 enforced an allowlist for file extensions, in orde...

CVE-2026-55404

A flaw was found in yt-dlp and youtube-dl, command-line tools for downloading audio and video. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious code into shortcut files .url or .desktop when certain options, such as --write-link, are used. By manipulating the webpageurl or filename...

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Overview yt-dlp is an A youtube-dl fork with additional features and patches Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component 'Injection' via improper validation of input in the --write-link, --write-url-link,...

DEBIAN-CVE-2026-55404

yt-dlp and youtube-dl are command-line audio/video downloaders. Prior to 2026.7.4, the --write-link, --write-url-link, and --write-desktop-link options can write .url or .desktop shortcut files using attacker-controlled webpageurl or filename metadata without sufficient validation or escaping,...

CVE-2026-55404 yt-dlp: Downstream command injection via improper sanitization of yt-dlp --write-link output

yt-dlp and youtube-dl are command-line audio/video downloaders. Prior to 2026.7.4, the --write-link, --write-url-link, and --write-desktop-link options can write .url or .desktop shortcut files using attacker-controlled webpageurl or filename metadata without sufficient validation or escaping,...

MGASA-2026-0234 Updated yt-dlp packages fix security vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-50019 If curl is used as an external downloader for yt-dlp, cookies may be leaked to an unintended host upon HTTP redirect or when the host for download fragments differs from their parent manifest's. CVE-2026-50023 A vulnerability exists in yt-dlp that allows a remote attacker to write...

DEBIAN-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 the remediation for CVE-2024-38519. The allowlist explicitl...

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 the remediation for CVE-2024-38519. The allowlist explicitl...

CVE-2026-50023 yt-dlp: Dangerous file type creation via insufficient filename sanitization (Bypass of CVE-2024-38519)

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 the remediation for CVE-2024-38519. The allowlist explicitl...

CVE-2026-50023

CVE-2026-50023 affects yt-dlp. Before 2026-06-09, an issue allowed remote attackers to write arbitrary OS-shortcut files (e.g., .desktop, .url, .webloc) via the --write-link option by exploiting unsafe extensions that were on the allowlist, bypassing the prior CVE-2024-38519 remediation. This cou...

yt-dlp: Dangerous file type creation via insufficient filename sanitization (Bypass of CVE-2024-38519)

Summary 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 the remediation for CVE-2024-38519. Details The fix for CVE-2024-38519 enforced an allowlist for file extensions, in orde...

Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources

Overview yt-dlp is an A youtube-dl fork with additional features and patches Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources via insufficient sanitization of file extensions during the file download. An attacker can cause arbitrary...

GHSA-C6MH-FPJC-4PR3 yt-dlp: Dangerous file type creation via insufficient filename sanitization (Bypass of CVE-2024-38519)

Summary 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 the remediation for CVE-2024-38519. Details The fix for CVE-2024-38519 enforced an allowlist for file extensions, in orde...

CRESCENTHARVEST Campaign Targets Iran Protest Supporters With RAT Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST , likely targeting supporters of Iran's ongoing protests to conduct information theft and long-term espionage. The Acronis Threat Research Unit TRU said it observed the activity after January 9, with the...

New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor

Security firm Point Wild has exposed a new malware campaign using malicious LNK files to install the REMCOS backdoor. This report details how attackers disguise files to gain full system control...

July “In the Trend of VM” (#17): vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Roundcube

July "In the Trend of VM" 17: vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Roundcube. A traditional monthly roundup. This time, it's a very short one. Post on Habr rus Digest on the PT website rus Only three trending vulnerabilities: Remote Code Execution - Internet Shortcut Files CVE-2025-33053...

About Remote Code Execution – Internet Shortcut Files (CVE-2025-33053) vulnerability

About Remote Code Execution - Internet Shortcut Files CVE-2025-33053 vulnerability. A vulnerability from the June Microsoft Patch Tuesday. This vulnerability immediately showed signs of exploitation in the wild. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code when a victim opens a...

CVE-2025-33053

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network...

CVE-2025-47160 Windows Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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OneDrive Phishing Scam Tricks Users into Running Malicious PowerShell Script

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new phishing campaign that targets Microsoft OneDrive users with the aim of executing a malicious PowerShell script. "This campaign heavily relies on social engineering tactics to deceive users into executing a PowerShell script, thereby compromising...