CVE-2024-7193: A vulnerability has been found in Mp3tag up to 3.26d and classified as problematic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7193?

mp3tag: upgrade to 3.26e. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7193 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7193 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-7193 affect?

CVE-2024-7193 affects mp3tag. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability has been found in Mp3tag up to 3.26d and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library tak_deco_lib.dll of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. It

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7193?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7193 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting mp3tag. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in Mp3tag up to 3.26d and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library tak_deco_lib.dll of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.26e is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affe

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2024-07-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: mp3tag

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-29 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mp3tag mp3tag UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.26e

Fixed in: 3.26e

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mp3tag || rpm -q mp3tag || mp3tag --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.26e (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mp3tag

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mp3tag

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7193?

mp3tag: upgrade to 3.26e. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7193 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7193 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-2024-7193 affect?

CVE-2024-7193 affects mp3tag. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability has been found in Mp3tag up to 3.26d and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library tak_deco_lib.dll of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. It

How urgent is CVE-2024-7193?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

References

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