PatchTheCVECVE-2026-107389: music-metadata is a metadata parser for audio and video media files
CVE-2026-107389 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting music-metadata. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
music-metadata is a metadata parser for audio and video media files. Prior to 11.16.0, the Matroska and WebM EBML parser decodes an attacker-controlled VINT element length and uses it for string-token or Uint8Array allocation before confirming that the leaf fits within its parent or available input. Crafted WebM, MKV, or MKA inputs can cause disproportionate allocations, out-of-memory denial of service, or, for a demonstrated parseFile path on No
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 88%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-789 |
| Published | 2026-10-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-21 |
Last updated 2026-10-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-107389?
music-metadata: upgrade to 11.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-107389 being exploited?
CVE-2026-107389 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-2026-107389 affect?
CVE-2026-107389 affects music-metadata. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). music-metadata is a metadata parser for audio and video media files. Prior to 11.16.0, the Matroska and WebM EBML parser decodes an attacker-controlled VINT element length and uses it for string-token or Uint8Array allocation before confirm
How urgent is CVE-2026-107389?
Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference
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