External risk intelligence
soundcloud-rpc could allow external attackers to take control of user machines.
The SoundCloud-rpc desktop application could allow external attackers to run malicious commands on user computers, potentially compromising sensitive files or local system controls. There is no evidence of active exploitation at this time.
Halo Surface Signal
1/ 5The vulnerability affects a desktop client application installed on local workstations. It does not represent an internet-facing service, gateway, or management portal. The attack surface is confined to the local execution environment of the client software, which is not a publicly exposed network asset.
Exposure facts
H – Horizon Alert
A security flaw has been identified in the SoundCloud client application where malicious track metadata is incorrectly processed as active code. Because the software treats this incoming information as trusted, it unintentionally allows that data to execute instructions within sensitive areas of the application. Consequently, this could allow an attacker to run unauthorized commands directly on the user's computer, posing a potential risk to the security of the host machine.
A – Asset Exposure
This vulnerability specifically affects the soundcloud-rpc desktop application running on individual user computers. Because the application processes data from external SoundCloud pages, a malicious track metadata payload could impact the user’s local machine. If triggered, this may allow unauthorized commands to run, potentially compromising sensitive files or local system controls. This issue is confined to the devices of users who actively run this client application.
L – Live Threat
This issue presents a risk where manipulated track metadata could potentially lead to local command execution on a user's machine. Currently, the available context does not indicate active exploitation or observed targeting related to this vulnerability. Furthermore, there is no public information regarding available exploit code or proof-of-concept activity at this time.
O – Operational Fix
Please ensure that your installation of soundcloud-rpc is updated to the latest available release to secure the application. This update addresses the identified vulnerability regarding how track metadata is processed. If you are unable to apply the update immediately, we recommend suspending use of the software until the patch can be implemented.