CVE-2021-47915: PHP Melody version 3.0 contains a remote SQL injection vulnerability in the video edit module that allows auth

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HIGH 8.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-47915 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting php melody. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Melody version 3.0 contains a remote SQL injection vulnerability in the video edit module that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated 'vid' parameter to execute arbitrary database queries and potentially compromise the web application and database management system.

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	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: phpsugar

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-01 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpsugar php melody DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-melody || rpm -q php-melody || php-melody --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-melody sudo apt install php-melody=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold php-melody

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-melody sudo dnf downgrade php-melody-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php-melody

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-2021-47915?

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

Is CVE-2021-47915 being exploited?

CVE-2021-47915 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-2021-47915 affect?

CVE-2021-47915 affects php melody. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). PHP Melody version 3.0 contains a remote SQL injection vulnerability in the video edit module that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated 'vid' parameter to execute arbitrary d

How urgent is CVE-2021-47915?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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