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CVE-2024-28740

Koha remote code execution

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.71%
  1. Published6 Aug 2024

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Koha ILS 23.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the additonal-contents.pl component.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Koha≤ 23.05.00

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-28740 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-28740 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.71%.

How severe is CVE-2024-28740?

CVE-2024-28740 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-28740?

Affected products include Koha.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28740?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.