CVE-2026-25713: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ID3v2 parsing functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-25713 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mediainfolib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ID3v2 parsing functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(s): 26.01). A specially crafted media file that contains ID3v2 tags can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2026-05-26
Last modified	2026-09-23

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: mediaarea

Last updated 2026-09-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-26 09:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-23 13:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mediaarea mediainfolib DOWNGRADE

Affected: 26.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.01

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 26.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mediainfolib sudo apt install mediainfolib=<VERSION_BEFORE_26.01> sudo apt-mark hold mediainfolib

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

dnf --showduplicates list mediainfolib sudo dnf downgrade mediainfolib-<VERSION_BEFORE_26.01> sudo dnf versionlock add mediainfolib

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-2026-25713?

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

Is CVE-2026-25713 being exploited?

CVE-2026-25713 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-2026-25713 affect?

CVE-2026-25713 affects mediainfolib. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ID3v2 parsing functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(s): 26.01). A specially crafted media file that contains ID3v2 tags can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide

How urgent is CVE-2026-25713?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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