CVE-2026-27736
CVE-2026-27736 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bigbluebutton with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8686
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Bigbluebutton
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions on the 3.x branch prior to 3.0.20, the string received with errorRedirectUrl lacks validation, using it directly in the respondWithRedirect function leads to an Open Redirect vulnerability. BigBlueButton 3.0.20 patches the issue. No known workarounds are available.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-27736?
- BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions on the 3.x branch prior to 3.0.20, the string received with errorRedirectUrl lacks validation, using it directly in the respondWithRedirect function leads to an Open Redirect vulnerability. BigBlueButton 3.0.20 patches the issue. No known workarounds are available.
- How severe is CVE-2026-27736?
- CVE-2026-27736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-27736 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-27736?
- CVE-2026-27736 affects Bigbluebutton. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-27736?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-27736 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-27736 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8686.
- When was CVE-2026-27736 published?
- CVE-2026-27736 was published on 2026-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/commit/691f92f3af0d6b796b91cb968977068663119812
- https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/security/advisories/GHSA-65cv-rg9f-qqrx
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bigbluebutton:bigbluebutton:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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