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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVE-2025-52360

High
8.8/10

Summary

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.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-79 - Cross Site Scripting

Cross-Site Scripting, commonly referred to as XSS, is the most dominant class of vulnerabilities. It allows an attacker to inject malicious code into a pregnable web application and victimize its users. The exploitation of such a weakness can cause severe issues such as account takeover, and sensitive data exfiltration. Because of the prevalence of XSS vulnerabilities and their high rate of exploitation, it has remained in the OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities for years.

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