CVE-2024-6050

Name: CVE-2024-6050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-01T14:15:05.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6050 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CVSS 4.0

5.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/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:Y/R:A/V:X/RE:X/U:Green

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sokrates	Sowa Opac	>= 4.0, < 4.9.10
Sokrates	Sowa Opac	>= 5.0, < 6.2.12

References

https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/07/CVE-2024-6050/Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/07/CVE-2024-6050/Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/07/CVE-2024-6050/Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/07/CVE-2024-6050/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6050?

How severe is CVE-2024-6050?

CVE-2024-6050 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6050?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST