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8.8

Koha Library Management System search history vulnerable to malicious input

CVE-2025-52360 · published 1 year ago
Summary

Attackers can inject malicious code into the search history of Koha's online catalog, potentially leading to stolen user data or compromised user sessions. This is a serious issue because it could allow an attacker to take control of a user's browser, steal their login credentials, or spread malware. Update to the latest version of Koha to fix this vulnerability.

Original advisory text
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the OPAC search feature of Koha Library Management System v24.05. Unsanitized input entered in the search field is reflected in the search histo...
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the OPAC search feature of Koha Library Management System v24.05. Unsanitized input entered in the search field is reflected in the search history interface, leading to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the browser context when the user interacts with the interface.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published25 Jul 2025
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-52360 · NVD
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