Vulnerability Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in LimeSurvey before and including 3.21.1 allows authenticated users with correct permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via parameter ParticipantAttributeNamesDropdown of the Attributes on the central participant database page. When the survey attribute being edited or viewed, e.g. by an administrative user, the JavaScript code will be executed in the browser.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | <= 3.21.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.limesurvey.org/view.php?id=15672ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/38e1ab069b538de7cb5f3a04939aba8ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.limesurvey.org/view.php?id=15672ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/38e1ab069b538de7cb5f3a04939aba8ePatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-25798?
CVE-2020-25798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in LimeSurvey before and including 3.21.1 allows authenticated users with correct permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via parameter Par...
How severe is CVE-2020-25798?
CVE-2020-25798 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-2020-25798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Limesurvey Limesurvey.