Reflected XSS in SOWA OPAC
Priority LOW 25CWE-79Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in SOKRATES-software SOWA OPAC allows a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). An attacker might trick somebody into using a crafted URL, which will cause a script to be run in user's browser. This issue affects SOWA OPAC software in versions from 4.0 before 4.9.10, from 5.0 before 6.2.12.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00762 55th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed SOWA OPAC (SOKRATES-software): 4.9.10, 6.2.12
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOKRATES-software | SOWA OPAC | 4.0 to before 4.9.10; 5.0 to before 6.2.12 | 4.9.10, 6.2.12 | Patch available | CNA |
- SOWA OPAC VendorSOKRATES-software Affected 4.0 to before 4.9.10; 5.0 to before 6.2.12 Fixed in 4.9.10, 6.2.12 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA SOWA OPAC (SOKRATES-software) Fixed in 4.9.10, 6.2.12
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-6050
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3p5v-9pqp-m2pp
References
Sources
- CVE-2024-6050 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-6050 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3p5v-9pqp-m2pp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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