CVE-2019-19251: The Last.fm desktop app (Last.fm Scrobbler) through 2.1.39 on macOS makes HTTP requests that include an API ke

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-19251?

last.fm desktop: upgrade to newer than 2.1.39. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-19251 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19251 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-19251 affect?

CVE-2019-19251 affects last.fm desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Last.fm desktop app (Last.fm Scrobbler) through 2.1.39 on macOS makes HTTP requests that include an API key without the use of SSL/TLS. Although there is an Enable SSL option, it is disabled by default, and cleartext requests are made a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-19251?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-19251 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting last.fm desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Last.fm desktop app (Last.fm Scrobbler) through 2.1.39 on macOS makes HTTP requests that include an API key without the use of SSL/TLS. Although there is an Enable SSL option, it is disabled by default, and cleartext requests are made as soon as the app starts.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319, CWE-1188
Published	2019-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: last.fm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

last.fm last.fm desktop UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.39

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.39

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy last.fm-desktop || rpm -q last.fm-desktop || last.fm-desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.39 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade last.fm-desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade last.fm-desktop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-19251?

last.fm desktop: upgrade to newer than 2.1.39. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19251 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19251 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-2019-19251 affect?

CVE-2019-19251 affects last.fm desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Last.fm desktop app (Last.fm Scrobbler) through 2.1.39 on macOS makes HTTP requests that include an API key without the use of SSL/TLS. Although there is an Enable SSL option, it is disabled by default, and cleartext requests are made a

How urgent is CVE-2019-19251?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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