CVE-2025-52360: Koha · n/a
Affects KohaSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubkoha/Kohapkg:github/koha/KohaOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations using Koha LMS should immediately implement input validation and output encoding on the OPAC search feature and the search history interface to ensure that any user-supplied input is properly sanitized before being rendered in the browser. Specifically, all special characters in search inputs should be escaped or removed to prevent script injection. Organizations should monitor official Koha security advisories for patches addressing this issue and apply updates promptly once available. In the interim, administrators can consider disabling or restricting access to the search history feature to reduce exposure. Employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help limit the impact of any injected scripts by restricting the sources from which scripts can be executed. Additionally, user education about the risks of interacting with suspicious search history entries and regular security audits of the Koha installation can help detect and prevent exploitation. Logging and monitoring for unusual activity related to the search feature may also aid in early detection of attempted attacks.
Description
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.