CVE-2019-8389: A file-read vulnerability was identified in the Wi-Fi transfer feature of Musicloud 1.6

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HIGH 8.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-8389 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting musicloud. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A file-read vulnerability was identified in the Wi-Fi transfer feature of Musicloud 1.6. By default, the application runs a transfer service on port 8080, accessible by everyone on the same Wi-Fi network. An attacker can send the POST parameters downfiles and cur-folder (with a crafted ../ payload) to the download.script endpoint. This will create a MusicPlayerArchive.zip archive that is publicly accessible and includes the content of any request

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: musicloud project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-17 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

musicloud project musicloud DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy musicloud || rpm -q musicloud || musicloud --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison musicloud sudo apt install musicloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo apt-mark hold musicloud

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list musicloud sudo dnf downgrade musicloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add musicloud

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-8389?

musicloud: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-8389 being exploited?

CVE-2019-8389 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-8389 affect?

CVE-2019-8389 affects musicloud. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A file-read vulnerability was identified in the Wi-Fi transfer feature of Musicloud 1.6. By default, the application runs a transfer service on port 8080, accessible by everyone on the same Wi-Fi network. An attacker can send the POST param

How urgent is CVE-2019-8389?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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