CVE-2023-5025 KOHA MARC search.pl cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in Koha's MARC search interface, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-5025?

CVE-2023-5025 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in KOHA, published on 17 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in KOHA up to 23.05.03. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /cgi-bin/koha/catalogue/search.pl of the component MARC. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-239866 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5025?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Koha Koha.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5025?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5025 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-5025 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5025 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ppr6-72p6-vvqh.

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