CVE-2026-125395: Ampache before 8.4.0 Stored XSS via Song Lyrics ID3 Tag

Published Nov 9, 2026
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Updated

Ampache before 8.4.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows users with upload rights to inject script through unescaped song lyrics in LyricsView.php getLyrics() and showlyrics.inc.php. Attackers can upload a song whose lyrics ID3 tag contains HTML and script to execute code in the browser of any user viewing the lyrics.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ampache Ampache<8.4.0

Event History

Nov 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 10, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Event
via NVD·12:17 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue and who is exposed to the payload?

An attacker needs upload rights and must upload a song with malicious HTML or script in its lyrics ID3 tag. Any user who views the lyrics for that song in a browser can have the script executed in their session.

2

Which component handles the vulnerable lyrics content?

The vulnerable handling is in LyricsView.php getLyrics() and show_lyrics.inc.php, where song lyrics ID3 tag content is rendered without escaping.

3

What version should be used to address the issue?

The issue affects Ampache versions before 8.4.0. Upgrade to 8.4.0 or later.

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