How severe is CVE-2024-28853?

CVE-2024-28853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28853?

CVE-2024-28853 affects Ampache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28853?

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

Does CVE-2024-28853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25935.

When was CVE-2024-28853 published?

CVE-2024-28853 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28853

CVE-2024-28853 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ampache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25935
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ampache
Published: 2024-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ampache before v6.3.1 allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted payload to serval parameters in the post request of /preferences.php?action=admin_update_preferences. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.3.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28853?: Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ampache before v6.3.1 allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted payload to serval parameters in the post request of /preferences.php?action=admin_update_preferences. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.3.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-28853?: CVE-2024-28853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28853?: CVE-2024-28853 affects Ampache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25935.
When was CVE-2024-28853 published?: CVE-2024-28853 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/ampache/ampache/security/advisories/GHSA-prw2-7cr3-5mx8

Affected products (1)

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

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