CVE-2019-15640

Name: CVE-2019-15640
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-26T17:15:12.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15640 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Limesurvey before 3.17.10 does not validate both the MIME type and file extension of an image.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Limesurvey before 3.17.10 does not validate both the MIME type and file extension of an image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	< 3.17.10

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/0479e3ff93ff1473a25c71e83cc011920b072b4c#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R43Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/0479e3ff93ff1473a25c71e83cc011920b072b4c#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R43Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15640?

Limesurvey before 3.17.10 does not validate both the MIME type and file extension of an image.

How severe is CVE-2019-15640?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-15640 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15640?

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-2019-15640?

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Source: NVD / NIST