CVE-2026-56711

VLC media player versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 contain a memory-safety vulnerability reachable when processing crafted media. Exploitation requires user interaction and may result in application termination or code execution with the privileges of the VLC process.

  • Published Sep 9, 2026
  • CVSS 7.3 high
  • 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)

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CVE-2026-56711 at the National Vulnerability Database