Vulnerability Description
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the autoEscape function in common_helper.php in LimeSurvey 2.05+ Build 140618 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the GBK charset in the loadname parameter to index.php, related to the survey resume.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | 2.05\+ |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127369/Lime-Survey-2.05-Build-140618-XSS-SQExploit
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/3a6dd6b44cef2fa3f96f403e1cb971d8ExploitPatch
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127369/Lime-Survey-2.05-Build-140618-XSS-SQExploit
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/3a6dd6b44cef2fa3f96f403e1cb971d8ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5018?
CVE-2014-5018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the autoEscape function in common_helper.php in LimeSurvey 2.05+ Build 140618 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the GBK ch...
How severe is CVE-2014-5018?
CVE-2014-5018 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-2014-5018?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Limesurvey Limesurvey.