CVE-2022-23609: iTunesRPC-Remastered is a Discord Rich Presence for iTunes on Windows utility

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HIGH 8.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-23609 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting itunesrpc-remastered. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

iTunesRPC-Remastered is a Discord Rich Presence for iTunes on Windows utility. In affected versions iTunesRPC-Remastered did not properly sanitize user input used to remove files leading to file deletion only limited by the process permissions. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-02-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: itunesrpc-remastered project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-04 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

itunesrpc-remastered project itunesrpc-remastered UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.1.0 and < 3.1.1

Fixed in: 3.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy itunesrpc-remastered || rpm -q itunesrpc-remastered || itunesrpc-remastered --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade itunesrpc-remastered

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade itunesrpc-remastered

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison itunesrpc-remastered sudo apt install itunesrpc-remastered=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold itunesrpc-remastered

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list itunesrpc-remastered sudo dnf downgrade itunesrpc-remastered-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add itunesrpc-remastered

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-23609?

itunesrpc-remastered: upgrade to 3.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23609 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23609 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-2022-23609 affect?

CVE-2022-23609 affects itunesrpc-remastered. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). iTunesRPC-Remastered is a Discord Rich Presence for iTunes on Windows utility. In affected versions iTunesRPC-Remastered did not properly sanitize user input used to remove files leading to file deletion only limited by the process permissi

How urgent is CVE-2022-23609?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Discord vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-23611 HIGH 8.1 MITIGATE iTunesRPC-Remastered is a Discord Rich Presence for iTunes on Windows utility
CVE-2022-23603 CRITICAL 9.9 MITIGATE iTunesRPC-Remastered is a discord rich presence application for use with iTunes & Apple Music

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