How severe is CVE-2019-12386?

CVE-2019-12386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-12386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12386?

CVE-2019-12386 affects Ampache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12386?

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

When was CVE-2019-12386 published?

CVE-2019-12386 was published on 2019-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12386

CVE-2019-12386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ampache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ampache
Published: 2019-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Ampache through 3.9.1. A stored XSS exists in the localplay.php LocalPlay "add instance" functionality. The injected code is reflected in the instances menu. This vulnerability can be abused to force an admin to create a new privileged user whose credentials are known by the attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12386?: An issue was discovered in Ampache through 3.9.1. A stored XSS exists in the localplay.php LocalPlay "add instance" functionality. The injected code is reflected in the instances menu. This vulnerability can be abused to force an admin to create a new privileged user whose credentials are known by the attacker.
How severe is CVE-2019-12386?: CVE-2019-12386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-12386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12386?: CVE-2019-12386 affects Ampache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-12386 published?: CVE-2019-12386 was published on 2019-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ampache:ampache:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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