How severe is CVE-2023-1479?

CVE-2023-1479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1479?

CVE-2023-1479 affects Simple Music Player Project Simple Music Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1479?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1479 published?

CVE-2023-1479 was published on 2023-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1479

CVE-2023-1479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple Music Player Project Simple Music Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Simple Music Player Project Simple Music Player
Published: 2023-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1479?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-1479?: CVE-2023-1479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1479?: CVE-2023-1479 affects Simple Music Player Project Simple Music Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1479 published?: CVE-2023-1479 was published on 2023-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_music_player_project:simple_music_player:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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