Vulnerability Description
LimeSurvey before v3.17.14 allows stored XSS for escalating privileges from a low-privileged account to, for example, SuperAdmin. The attack uses a survey group in which the title contains JavaScript that is mishandled upon group deletion.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | < 3.17.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154479/LimeSurvey-3.17.13-Cross-Site-ScriptExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/22ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/32d6a5224327b246ee3a2a08500544e4Patch
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/27ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.limesurvey.org/limesurvey-updates/2188-limesurvey-3-17-14-build-1909Broken Link
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154479/LimeSurvey-3.17.13-Cross-Site-ScriptExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/22ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/32d6a5224327b246ee3a2a08500544e4Patch
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/27ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.limesurvey.org/limesurvey-updates/2188-limesurvey-3-17-14-build-1909Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16172?
CVE-2019-16172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). LimeSurvey before v3.17.14 allows stored XSS for escalating privileges from a low-privileged account to, for example, SuperAdmin. The attack uses a survey group in which the title contains JavaScript ...
How severe is CVE-2019-16172?
CVE-2019-16172 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Limesurvey Limesurvey.