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Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Snapcast

Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Snapcast

First seen 16 Sep 2026, 05:53 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •September 16, 2026 at 06:28 UTC
  • •Snapcast vulnerability allows remote code execution via crafted JSON-RPC requests.
  • •Affected Ubuntu versions include 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 LTS.
  • •Users must update and restart Snapcast to mitigate the risk.

A significant vulnerability has been identified in Snapcast, a multiroom client-server audio player, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information through specially crafted JSON-RPC requests. This flaw affects multiple Ubuntu versions, including 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 LTS. Users are urged to update their systems to the latest package versions to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability is cataloged as USN-8767-1 and is associated with CVE-2023. Affected users must restart Snapcast after applying updates to ensure all changes take effect. The vulnerability poses a high risk due to the potential for unauthorized administrative control. As of now, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild, but the situation remains critical. System administrators are advised to check their Snapcast versions immediately.

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Timeline

2026-09-15
Vulnerability disclosed
Ubuntu published USN-8767-1 detailing a critical vulnerability in Snapcast affecting multiple versions.
Ubuntu
2026-09-16
Linuxsecurity reports on vulnerability
Linuxsecurity highlights the risk of remote code execution in Snapcast and urges users to update.
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