VLC media player updates
From Updates, in the HARD wiki · Updated
This article is about security updates for VLC media player. For every product, see Updates.
The latest version of VLC media player is 3.0.24, which VideoLAN released on 22 Sep 2026. It fixes 2 security flaws.[1] None of its fixes is known to be used in attacks yet. Automatic updates will install it for you.
Since June 2026, VideoLAN has put out 1 VLC media player security release.
Should you update your VLC?
Yes, soon. VLC media player 3.0.24 came out on 22 Sep 2026. None of its 2 fixes is known to be used in attacks yet. Its page lists what each fix covers.
How to update
- On a Mac, open VLC and choose VLC media player → Check for Update…Click Install Update and let VLC restart.
- On Windows, open VLC and choose Help → Check for Updates.Click Yes to download it, then follow the installer.
To see which version you have: VLC media player → About VLC media player on a Mac, or Help → About on Windows: the version is at the top.
Every release
Every VLC media player security release since June 2026, newest first.
| Release | Date | Fixes | Used in attacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VLC media player 3.0.24 | 2 | – |
References
- ^ VideoLAN. “VideoLAN Security Bulletins”, each release’s notes.