CVE-2022-46449: An issue in MPD (Music Player Daemon) v0.23.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a craft

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-46449 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting music player daemon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in MPD (Music Player Daemon) v0.23.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2023-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: musicpd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-10 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

musicpd music player daemon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.23.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.23.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy music-player-daemon || rpm -q music-player-daemon || music-player-daemon --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.23.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison music-player-daemon sudo apt install music-player-daemon=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.23.10> sudo apt-mark hold music-player-daemon

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

dnf --showduplicates list music-player-daemon sudo dnf downgrade music-player-daemon-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.23.10> sudo dnf versionlock add music-player-daemon

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-2022-46449?

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

Is CVE-2022-46449 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46449 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-2022-46449 affect?

CVE-2022-46449 affects music player daemon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue in MPD (Music Player Daemon) v0.23.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

How urgent is CVE-2022-46449?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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