CVE-2021-44967 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilty exists in LimeSurvey 5.2.4 via the upload and install plugins function, which could let a remote malicious user upload an arbitrary PHP code file. NOTE: the Supplier's position is that plugins intentionally can contain arbitrary PHP code, and can only be installed by a superadmin, and therefore the security model is not violated by this finding.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	5.2.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

https://github.com/Y1LD1R1M-1337/Limesurvey-RCEExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50573ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.limesurvey.org/manual/Plugins_-_advanced
https://github.com/Y1LD1R1M-1337/Limesurvey-RCEExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50573ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-44967?

CVE-2021-44967 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilty exists in LimeSurvey 5.2.4 via the upload and install plugins function, which could let a remote malicious user upload an arbitrary PHP code file. NOTE: the ...

How severe is CVE-2021-44967?

CVE-2021-44967 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-44967?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Limesurvey Limesurvey.