CVE-2024-6050: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in SOKRATES-software SOWA OPAC allow

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6050 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting sowa opac. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT.PL · Vendor: sokrates

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-01 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sokrates sowa opac UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0 and < 4.9.10 · >= 5.0 and < 6.2.12

Fixed in: 4.9.10, 6.2.12

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sowa-opac || rpm -q sowa-opac || sowa-opac --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.9.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sowa-opac

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sowa-opac

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sowa-opac sudo apt install sowa-opac=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold sowa-opac

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sowa-opac sudo dnf downgrade sowa-opac-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sowa-opac

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6050?

sowa opac: upgrade to 4.9.10, 6.2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6050 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6050 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-6050 affect?

CVE-2024-6050 affects sowa opac. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-6050?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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