CVE-2019-12385 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 22 Aug 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

SQL injection in Ampache allows attackers to dump database contents, potentially leading to admin account compromise via weak password generation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2019-12385?

CVE-2019-12385 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Ampache through 3.9.1. The search engine is affected by a SQL Injection, so any user able to perform lib/class/search.class.php searches (even guest users) can dump any data contained in the database (sessions, hashed passwords, etc.). This may lead to a full compromise of admin accounts, when combined with the weak password generator algorithm used in the lostpassword functionality.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12385?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ampache Ampache.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12385?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2019-12385 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12385 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p72w-3684-2crg, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-12385.