Is CVE-2024-51490 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-51490 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-51490 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-51490 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-51490?

CVE-2024-51490 has a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-51490

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

9.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. This vulnerability exists in the interface section of the Ampache menu, where users can change "Custom URL - Logo". 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

Risk Analysis

Ampache contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Custom URL - Logo interface, allowing for arbitrary JavaScript execution. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.0.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity and is not currently in the KEV.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Ampache to version 7.0.1 or later to resolve the sanitization issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-51490 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low 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 9.0.

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.