CVE-2025-13469 Details
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Public Knowledge Project omp and ojs 3.3.0/3.4.0/3.5.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file plugins/paymethod/manual/templates/paymentForm.tpl of the component Payment Instructions Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument manualInstructions leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. You should upgrade the affected component.
A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Public Knowledge Project's Open Journal Systems (OJS) and Open Monograph Press (OMP) versions 3.3.0, 3.4.0, and 3.5.0. The issue arises in the Payment Instructions Setting Handler, specifically within the file 'plugins/paymethod/manual/templates/paymentForm.tpl'. The vulnerability allows for the injection of scripts through the 'manualInstructions' argument, which are then executed in the context of the user visiting the public-facing page. This issue can be exploited remotely and requires authentication as a Journal Manager or Administrator.
Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of Public Knowledge Project OJS or OMP. The patched versions can be downloaded from the Public Knowledge Project GitHub repository.
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Assessed Nov 20, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 20, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/12022 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/12022#event-20904087480 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/12022#event-20904112770 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.333042 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.333042 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.695020 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Public Knowledge Project omp | All versions |
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| Public Knowledge Project ojs | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 20, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |