HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-51486
HIGH

CVE-2024-51486

CWE-79Published: November 11, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. The vulnerability exists in the interface section of the Ampache menu, where users can change the "Custom URL - Favicon". This section is not properly sanitized, allowing for the input of strings that can execute JavaScript. This issue has been addressed in version 7.0.1 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-51486 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

ampache1 product(s)
ampache
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-51486
CVSS Score8.4 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 11, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-51486 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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