CVE-2024-41665: ampache XSS — Exploit & Fix

Description

Ampache, a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager, has a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions prior to 6.6.0. This vulnerability exists in the "Playlists - Democratic - Configure Democratic Playlist" feature. An attacker with Content Manager permissions can set the Name field to `<svg onload=alert(8)>`. When any administrator or user accesses the Democratic functionality, they will be affected by this stored XSS vulnerability. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain the cookies of any user or administrator who accesses the `democratic.php` file. Version 6.6.0 contains a patch for the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ampache	ampache	< 6.6.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/ampache/ampache/security/advisories/GHSA-cp44-89r2-fxph https://github.com/ampache/ampache/security/advisories/GHSA-cp44-89r2-fxph

Exploits

https://github.com/ampache/ampache/security/advisories/GHSA-cp44-89r2-fxph https://github.com/ampache/ampache/security/advisories/GHSA-cp44-89r2-fxph

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41665? +

Ampache, a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager, has a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions prior to 6.6.0. This vulnerability exists in the "Playlists - Democratic - Configure Democratic Playlist" feature. An attacker with Content Manager permissions can set the Name field to `<svg onload=alert(8)>`. When any administrator or user accesses the Democratic functionality, they will be affected by this stored XSS vulnerability. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain the cookies of any user or administrator who accesses the `democratic.php` file. Version 6.6.0 contains a patch for the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-41665? +

CVE-2024-41665 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41665? +

CVE-2024-41665 affects products from ampache, specifically: ampache. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41665? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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