CVE-2026-27973
Audiobookshelf has Stored XSS in ItemSearchCard.vue via Audiobook Metadata (Search Results on Mobile App)
Description
Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 0.12.0-beta of the Audiobookshelf mobile application that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution through malicious library metadata. Attackers with library modification privileges can execute code in victim users' browsers/WebViews, potentially leading to session hijacking, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to native device APIs. The issue is fixed in audiobookshelf-app version 0.12.0-beta, corresponding to audiobookshelf version 2.12.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2026, 2:16 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 mobile app to 0.12.0-beta or later.
- Update Audiobookshelf server to 2.12.0 or later.
- Validate library metadata for malicious content.
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-2026-27973.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/commit/b2c2b625e3cf586562397f4c02e38059f2b8ef5c | |
| https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/security/advisories/GHSA-2433-p93m-xhhg |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 0.12.0-beta of the Audiobookshelf mobile application that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution through malicious library metadata. Attackers with library modification privileges can execute code in victim users' browsers/WebViews, potentially leading to session hijacking, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to native device APIs. The issue is fixed in audiobookshelf-app version 0.12.0-beta, corresponding to audiobookshelf version 2.12.0. Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions prior to 0.12.0-beta of the Audiobookshelf mobile application that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution through malicious library metadata. Attackers with library modification privileges can execute code in victim users' browsers/WebViews, potentially leading to session hijacking, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to native device APIs. The issue is fixed in audiobookshelf-app version 0.12.0-beta, corresponding to audiobookshelf version 2.12.0. -
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 0.12.0-beta of the Audiobookshelf mobile application that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution through malicious library metadata. Attackers with library modification privileges can execute code in victim users' browsers/WebViews, potentially leading to session hijacking, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to native device APIs. The issue is fixed in audiobookshelf-app version 0.12.0-beta, corresponding to audiobookshelf version 2.12.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/security/advisories/GHSA-2433-p93m-xhhg Added Reference https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/commit/b2c2b625e3cf586562397f4c02e38059f2b8ef5c