Description
An issue in Koha v.25.11 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Z39.50 configuration module
Published: 2026-06-03
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability resides in the Z39.50 configuration module of Koha versions 25.11 and earlier and permits a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host system. Because execution of arbitrary code is possible, an attacker can effectively gain full control over the affected instance, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The weakness is consistent with command or code injection flaws.

Affected Systems

Koha library management system, versions 25.11 and earlier. The vulnerability affects all deployments that enable the Z39.50 configuration module without additional network isolation or input validation.

Risk and Exploitability

Although explicit CVSS or EPSS metrics are not provided, the nature of remote code execution classifies this as a high‑severity issue. No current exploitation evidence or KEV listing is reported, but the lack of a known mitigation path and the ability to run arbitrary commands present a significant risk. Attackers can reach the vulnerable module over the network, likely through standard Z39.50 service ports, and supply crafted configuration input to trigger the injection.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 3, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Koha to a version newer than 25.11 where the Z39.50 configuration module has been fixed.
  • Limit network exposure by restricting incoming traffic to the Z39.50 service to trusted IP ranges or by placing the service behind a firewall.
  • Enable strict input validation on the Z39.50 configuration interface, ensuring that only allowed characters or values are accepted, thereby preventing injection attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 3, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.

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History

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via Z39.50 Configuration in Koha
First Time appeared Koha-community
Koha-community koha
Weaknesses CWE-78
CWE-94
Vendors & Products Koha-community
Koha-community koha

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An issue in Koha v.25.11 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Z39.50 configuration module
References

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Koha-community Koha
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-03T17:50:44.791Z

Reserved: 2026-02-16T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-26379

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-06-03T19:16:25.647

Modified: 2026-06-03T19:16:25.647

Link: CVE-2026-26379

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-06-03T20:30:36Z

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