CVE-2026-47238 ClipBucket: IDOR in videos subtitle editor

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can modify or delete other users' video subtitles due to missing authorization checks in ClipBucket.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-47238?

CVE-2026-47238 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in MacWarrior clipbucket-v5, published on 11 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ClipBucket v5 is an open source video sharing platform. Prior to version 5.5.3 - #133, a normal authenticated user can edit another user's video subtitles because of a lack of authorization. They can upload subtitles, edit their name or delete them. This issue has been patched in version 5.5.3 - #133.

Weakness: CWE-863, CWE-639

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47238?

How do I fix CVE-2026-47238?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-47238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-47238 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-47238 exists.

Sources

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