CVE-2019-12386 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published 22 Aug 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Stored XSS in Ampache allows attackers to force admins to create privileged users, leading to account takeover and privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2019-12386?

CVE-2019-12386 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12386?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ampache Ampache.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12386?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-12386 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12386 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-367h-866v-prvm, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-12386.