CVE-2024-28852: Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-28852?

ampache: upgrade to 6.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-28852 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28852 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-2024-28852 affect?

CVE-2024-28852 affects ampache. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. Ampache has multiple reflective XSS vulnerabilities,this means that all forms in the Ampache that use `rule` as a variable are not secure. For example, when querying

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-28852?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-28852 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting ampache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. Ampache has multiple reflective XSS vulnerabilities,this means that all forms in the Ampache that use `rule` as a variable are not secure. For example, when querying a song, when querying a podcast, we need to use `$rule` variable. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.3.1

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: ampache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-27 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ampache ampache UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.3.1

Fixed in: 6.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ampache

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ampache

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-2024-28852?

ampache: upgrade to 6.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-28852 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28852 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-2024-28852 affect?

CVE-2024-28852 affects ampache. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. Ampache has multiple reflective XSS vulnerabilities,this means that all forms in the Ampache that use `rule` as a variable are not secure. For example, when querying

How urgent is CVE-2024-28852?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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