CVE-2019-10908: In Airsonic 10.2.1, RecoverController.java generates passwords via org.apache.commons.lang.RandomStringUtils,

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-10908 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting airsonic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Airsonic 10.2.1, RecoverController.java generates passwords via org.apache.commons.lang.RandomStringUtils, which uses java.util.Random internally. This PRNG has a 48-bit seed that can easily be bruteforced, leading to trivial privilege escalation attacks.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-335
Published	2019-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: airsonic project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-07 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

airsonic project airsonic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy airsonic || rpm -q airsonic || airsonic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison airsonic sudo apt install airsonic=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold airsonic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list airsonic sudo dnf downgrade airsonic-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add airsonic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-10908?

airsonic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10908 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10908 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-10908 affect?

CVE-2019-10908 affects airsonic. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Airsonic 10.2.1, RecoverController.java generates passwords via org.apache.commons.lang.RandomStringUtils, which uses java.util.Random internally. This PRNG has a 48-bit seed that can easily be bruteforced, leading to trivial privilege e

How urgent is CVE-2019-10908?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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