How severe is CVE-2023-5025?

CVE-2023-5025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5025?

CVE-2023-5025 affects Koha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5025?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-5025 published?

CVE-2023-5025 was published on 2023-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5025

CVE-2023-5025 is a low-severity vulnerability in Koha with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Koha
Published: 2023-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5025?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-5025?: CVE-2023-5025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5025?: CVE-2023-5025 affects Koha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5025?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5025 published?: CVE-2023-5025 was published on 2023-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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