CVE-2025-52360
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Publication date: 2025-07-25
Last updated on: 2025-07-25
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| koha | library_management_system | 24.05 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-52360 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Koha Library Management System version 24.05, specifically in the OPAC search feature. Unsanitized user input entered into the search field is reflected in the search history interface without proper validation or encoding. This allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the browser context of users interacting with the search history, such as when clicking the Print button. This can lead to remote code execution within the victim's browser without requiring authentication. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in your browser when you interact with the OPAC search history interface. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, unauthorized actions performed on your behalf, or other malicious activities within your browser session. Since the attack does not require authentication, any user accessing the vulnerable interface is at risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the OPAC search feature of Koha Library Management System version 24.05 for reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). You can perform a search using a payload such as `"><img src=m onerror=alert(1);>` in the search field and then check if this input is stored and executed in the search history interface, especially when interacting with the Print button. There are no specific network commands provided, but manual testing of the search input and observing the behavior in the search history interface is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include avoiding use of the vulnerable OPAC search feature until a patch or update is applied. Restrict user access to the search history interface or disable the Print button functionality temporarily to prevent execution of malicious scripts. Additionally, ensure that any user input is properly sanitized and encoded before rendering in the interface. Monitoring for updates or patches from Koha Library Management System and applying them promptly is also advised. [1]