CVE-2026-34362: AVideo's WebSocket Token Never Expires Due to Commented-Out Timeout Validation in verifyTokenSocket()

March 30, 2026

The verifyTokenSocket() function in plugin/YPTSocket/functions.php has its token timeout validation commented out, causing WebSocket tokens to never expire despite being generated with a 12-hour timeout. This allows captured or legitimately obtained tokens to provide permanent WebSocket access, even after user accounts are deleted, banned, or demoted from admin. Admin tokens grant access to real-time connection data for all online users including IP addresses, browser info, and page locations.

References

github.com/WWBN/AVideo
github.com/WWBN/AVideo/commit/5d5237121bf82c24e9e0fdd5bc1699f1157783c5
github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-2mg4-pfgx-64cf
github.com/advisories/GHSA-2mg4-pfgx-64cf
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34362

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