CVE-2023-1479: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Simple Music Player 1.0

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-1479 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting simple music player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Simple Music Player 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file save_music.php. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223362 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: simple music player project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-18 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple music player project simple music player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-music-player sudo apt install simple-music-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simple-music-player

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-music-player sudo dnf downgrade simple-music-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-music-player

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-2023-1479?

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

Is CVE-2023-1479 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1479 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-2023-1479 affect?

CVE-2023-1479 affects simple music player. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Simple Music Player 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file save_music.php. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to unrestricted upload. It is possi

How urgent is CVE-2023-1479?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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