CVE-2026-48056 Streambert Vulnerable to Arbitrary Binary Execution via Downloader IPC Handler
A compromised renderer in Streambert can execute arbitrary local binaries due to improper path validation in the download handler.
- 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-2026-48056?
CVE-2026-48056 is a critical command injection vulnerability in truelockmc streambert, published on 11 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Streambert is a cross-platform Electron Desktop App to stream and download video content. Versions prior to 2.5.0 improperly validate executable paths supplied to the run-download IPC handler, allowing a compromised renderer process to execute arbitrary local binaries with the application’s privileges. Version 2.5.0 contains a patch.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-48056?
How do I fix CVE-2026-48056?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-48056 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-48056 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-48056 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x267-77m6-qjc9.