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Koha CVE-2026-31844

HIGH
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-03-11 309f9ea4-e3e9-4c6c-b79d-e8eb01244f2c
8.7
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.7 HIGH
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

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CVSS VectorNVD

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
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
X

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Re-analysis Queued
May 07, 2026 - 18:37 vuln.today
cvss_changed
CVSS changed
May 07, 2026 - 18:37 NVD
8.8 (HIGH) 8.7 (HIGH)
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 11, 2026 - 07:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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. A low-privileged staff user can inject arbitrary SQL queries via crafted requests to this parameter, allowing execution of unintended SQL statements and exposure of sensitive database information. Successful exploitation may lead to full compromise of the backend database, including disclosure or modification of stored data.

AnalysisAI

SQL injection in the Koha library management system's staff interface allows authenticated users to manipulate the displayby parameter in suggestion.pl, enabling arbitrary SQL query execution against the backend database. Low-privileged staff members can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive data or modify database contents without additional privileges. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate as low-privileged staff user
Delivery
Craft malicious SQL in displayby parameter
Exploit
Submit request to suggestion.pl endpoint
Execution
Execute arbitrary SQL queries
Impact
Access sensitive database information

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated access to Koha staff interface required. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to full compromise of the backend database, including disclosure or modification of.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Audit logs for suspicious activity on the /cgi-bin/koha/suggestion/suggestion.pl endpoint and restrict access to authorized staff only. …

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CVE-2026-31844 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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