The current version of VLC media player is 3.0.24 (as of 23/09/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
BSI security advisories
Advisories the German BSI (CERT-Bund) published for this product. Whether your version is affected is stated in the advisory itself.
- VLC: Mehrere Schwachstellen
WID-SEC-W-2026-3304 · 5 Oct
- VLC: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff
WID-SEC-W-2026-3574 · 25 Sept
VLC media player at a glance
VLC media player is a ubiquitous, open-source media player that handles almost any format. VideoLAN ships releases in an unhurried cadence, occasionally with security fixes to the many demuxers and codecs.
For admins VLC runs with user rights and is a modest security risk in itself, but it parses untrusted media files — so codec/demuxer vulnerabilities are a real vector, and a current version is worth keeping. Roll it out via winget or the installer; source it officially. New versions bring format support and fixes. In managed environments, keep it in the software inventory and patch cycle rather than letting stale copies accumulate. Opening media from unknown sources is the risk to bear in mind; keeping VLC current closes known parser flaws.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.24 | STABLE | 23/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 3.0.23 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of VLC media player?
- VLC media player 3.0.24, released 23/09/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the VLC media player release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new VLC media player updates?
- Tick VLC media player off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
An email as soon as a new VLC media player version ships
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