CVE-2026-27963
Audiobookshelf has Stored XSS in Tooltip.vue via Audiobook Metadata
Description
Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.32.0 of the Audiobookshelf web application that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution through malicious library metadata. Attackers with library modification privileges can execute code in victim users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking and data exfiltration. Version 2.32.0 contains a patch for the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 26, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Audiobookshelf to version 2.32.0 or later.
- Ensure library metadata is not maliciously crafted.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-27963.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/commit/503f4611b221a5bde19024e657021670df204478 | |
| https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/security/advisories/GHSA-69cp-m725-wf78 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2.32.0 of the Audiobookshelf web application that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution through malicious library metadata. Attackers with library modification privileges can execute code in victim users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking and data exfiltration. Version 2.32.0 contains a patch for the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/commit/503f4611b221a5bde19024e657021670df204478 Added Reference https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/security/advisories/GHSA-69cp-m725-wf78