Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in LimeSurvey 2.05+ Build 140618 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the pid attribute to the getAttribute_json function to application/controllers/admin/participantsaction.php in CPDB, (2) the sa parameter to application/views/admin/globalSettings_view.php, or (3) a crafted CSV file to the "Import CSV" functionality.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | 2.05\+ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127369/Lime-Survey-2.05-Build-140618-XSS-SQExploit
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/d23fbbd6c8434169967cf8bd2c5a4a0bExploitPatch
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127369/Lime-Survey-2.05-Build-140618-XSS-SQExploit
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/d23fbbd6c8434169967cf8bd2c5a4a0bExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5016?
CVE-2014-5016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in LimeSurvey 2.05+ Build 140618 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the pid attribute to the getAttribute_json fu...
How severe is CVE-2014-5016?
CVE-2014-5016 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Limesurvey Limesurvey.