CVE-2026-115724
VLC for Android before 3.7.2 File Overwrite via Spoofed Mail Attachment Provider
VideoLAN VLC for Android
CVSS
2.1LowExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.11%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 1% of CVEs. Scored 24 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
What fixes it
- 3.7.2VLC for AndroidCVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Description
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.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- VLC for Androidaffected: all versions before 3.7.2CVE List
References 4
- github.com/videolan/vlc-android/commit/d289a54689d82eb788ec547ff5fb08f847ae62e6Fixvia CVE List
- github.com/videolan/vlc-android/releases/tag/3.7.2Fixvia CVE List
- vulncheck.com/advisories/vlc-for-android-before-3.7.2-file-overwrite-via-spoofed-mail-attachment-providerAdvisoryvia CVE List
- github.com/videolan/vlc-android/blob/3.7.1/application/vlc-android/src/org/videolan/vlc/util/FileUtils.kt#L397-L428Referencevia CVE List