CVE-2018-16397

Name: CVE-2018-16397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-03T15:29:00.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16397 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In LimeSurvey before 3.14.7, an admin user can leverage a "file upload" question to read an arbitrary file,. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In LimeSurvey before 3.14.7, an admin user can leverage a "file upload" question to read an arbitrary file,

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	< 3.14.7

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/blob/3be9b41e76826b57f5860d18d93b23f47d59d2e4/docs/release_notes.txt#L51Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/blob/3be9b41e76826b57f5860d18d93b23f47d59d2e4/docs/release_notes.txt#L51Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16397?

In LimeSurvey before 3.14.7, an admin user can leverage a "file upload" question to read an arbitrary file,

How severe is CVE-2018-16397?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16397 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16397?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-16397?

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Source: NVD / NIST