CVE-2024-28853: Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-28853?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-28853 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28853 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-2024-28853 affect?

CVE-2024-28853 affects ampache. Severity is low (CVSS 3.9). Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ampache before v6.3.1 allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted payload to serval parameters in the p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-28853?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-28853 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.9) 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. Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ampache before v6.3.1 allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted payload to serval parameters in the post request of /preferences.php?action=admin_update_preferences. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.3.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.9 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
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-2024-28853?

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

Is CVE-2024-28853 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28853 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-2024-28853 affect?

CVE-2024-28853 affects ampache. Severity is low (CVSS 3.9). Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ampache before v6.3.1 allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted payload to serval parameters in the p

How urgent is CVE-2024-28853?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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