CVE-2026-48046
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Streambert Auto-Updater URL Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
Streambert is a cross-platform Electron Desktop App to stream and download video content. Versions prior to 2.5.0 contain an unvalidated auto-updater URL vulnerability that allows a compromised renderer process to make the main process download and execute an arbitrary binary, resulting in remote code execution. Version 2.5.0 contains a patch.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-48046
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56146

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Vendor Product Version / Range
truelockmc streambert to 2.5.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-494 The product downloads source code or an executable from a remote location and executes the code without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-48046 is a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Streambert versions before 2.5.0. It occurs because the auto-updater does not validate URLs passed to it by the renderer process. A compromised renderer can trick the main process into downloading and executing arbitrary binaries, leading to full system compromise.

Detection Guidance

Check if Streambert is running version 2.4.0 or earlier. Inspect network traffic for unexpected downloads from untrusted sources. Monitor for unauthorized binary execution or file downloads outside the official GitHub release path.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as the Streambert application. This could lead to data theft, malware installation, or complete system takeover. Users of vulnerable versions should update immediately.

Compliance Impact

This RCE vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance breaches if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Streambert to version 2.5.0 or later immediately. Restrict auto-updater URLs to only the official GitHub release path. Disable automatic execution of downloaded files if possible.

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