Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-31844

Koha Community Koha, koha

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.

CVSS
8.7
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.03.11
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 8.7

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Koha Community Koha, koha
Affected versions
>= 24.11.0 <= 24.11.12, >= 25.05.0 <= 25.05.07, >= 25.11.0 <= 25.11.01, >= 24.11.0 < 24.11.12, >= 25.05.0 < 25.05.07, 25.11.00
Fixed versions
24.11.12, 25.05.07

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Koha Community Koha, koha and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CWE
CWE-89
CVE-2026-31844 — Koha Community Koha, koha | SECUFOCUS NOW