CVE-2025-46338

Public Exploit
Audiobookshelf Vulnerable to Cross-Site-Scripting Reflected via POST Request in /api/upload

Description

Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. Prior to version 2.21.0, an improper input handling vulnerability in the `/api/upload` endpoint allows an attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack by submitting malicious payloads in the `libraryId` field. The unsanitized input is reflected in the server’s error message, enabling arbitrary JavaScript execution in a victim's browser. This issue has been patched in version 2.21.0.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: advplyr audiobookshelf
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/security/advisories/GHSA-47g3-c5hx-2q3w vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/commit/35870a01583b2947030f4e3d4ac769c3ff298386 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46338?
CVE-2025-46338 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-46338?
To fix CVE-2025-46338, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-46338 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-46338 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-46338?
CVE-2025-46338 affects advplyr audiobookshelf.
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