CVE-2019-16173
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 3.67%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16173 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. LimeSurvey before v3.17.14 allows reflected XSS for escalating privileges from a low-privileged account to, for example, SuperAdmin. This occurs in application/core/Survey_Common_Action.php,. EPSS estimates a 3.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LimeSurvey before v3.17.14 allows reflected XSS for escalating privileges from a low-privileged account to, for example, SuperAdmin. This occurs in application/core/Survey_Common_Action.php,
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | < 3.17.4 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154479/LimeSurvey-3.17.13-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/22Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/27Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154479/LimeSurvey-3.17.13-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/22Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/27Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16173?
LimeSurvey before v3.17.14 allows reflected XSS for escalating privileges from a low-privileged account to, for example, SuperAdmin. This occurs in application/core/Survey_Common_Action.php,
How severe is CVE-2019-16173?
CVE-2019-16173 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16173?
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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