CVE-2026-79792

zackees transcribe-anything Yt-dlp Download ytldp_download.py ytdlp_download os command injection

MEDIUM
5.6
CVSS Score
Published: August 25, 2026 at 08:30 PM UTC
Updated: August 26, 2026 at 04:31 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorTranscribe Anything

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Severity
MEDIUM5.6
Exploit prediction
EPSS 2%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A flaw has been found in zackees transcribe-anything up to 4.1.0. Affected is the function ytdlp_download of the file src/transcribe_anything/ytldp_download.py of the component Yt-dlp Download. This manipulation of the argument url causes os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (6)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/395054
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/395054/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-79792
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/886398
ExploitIssue Tracking
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/zackees/transcribe-anything/issues/137

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

5.6MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-78CWE-77

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