Authenticated SQL Injection in Koha displayby parameter of suggestion.pl
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- SQL injection
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-89.
Summary
An authenticated SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) exists in the Koha staff interface in the /cgi-bin/koha/suggestion/suggestion.pl endpoint due to improper validation of the displayby parameter used by the GetDistinctValues functionality. Successful exploitation may lead to full compromise of the backend database, including disclosure or modification of stored data.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koha Community | Koha | 24.11.0 – 24.11.12; 25.05.0 – 25.05.07; 25.11.0 – 25.11.01 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Koha VendorKoha Community Affected 24.11.0 – 24.11.12; 25.05.0 – 25.05.07; 25.11.0 – 25.11.01 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-31844
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-x6wm-w6mm-jpf2
References
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Sources
- CVE-2026-31844 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-31844 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-x6wm-w6mm-jpf2 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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