CVE-2018-7556

Name: CVE-2018-7556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-28T07:29:00.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LimeSurvey 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7x.x before 2.73.1, and 3.x before 3.4.2 mishandles application/controller/InstallerController.php after installation, which allows remote attackers to access the configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LimeSurvey 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7x.x before 2.73.1, and 3.x before 3.4.2 mishandles application/controller/InstallerController.php after installation, which allows remote attackers to access the configuration file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	>= 2.6.0, < 2.6.7
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	>= 2.7.0, < 2.73.1
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	>= 3.0.0, < 3.4.2
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

https://www.limesurvey.org/about-us/news/2075-limesurvey-security-advisory-02-2018Vendor Advisory
https://www.limesurvey.org/about-us/news/2075-limesurvey-security-advisory-02-2018Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7556?

How severe is CVE-2018-7556?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7556?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST