CVE-2019-16176

Name: CVE-2019-16176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-09T21:15:11.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16176 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A path disclosure vulnerability was found in Limesurvey before 3.17.14 that allows a remote attacker to discover the path to the application in the filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path disclosure vulnerability was found in Limesurvey before 3.17.14 that allows a remote attacker to discover the path to the application in the filesystem.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	< 3.17.14

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/5870fd1037058bc4e43cccf893b576c72293371e#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R43Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.limesurvey.org/limesurvey-updates/2188-limesurvey-3-17-14-build-190902-releasedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/5870fd1037058bc4e43cccf893b576c72293371e#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R43Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.limesurvey.org/limesurvey-updates/2188-limesurvey-3-17-14-build-190902-releasedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16176?

A path disclosure vulnerability was found in Limesurvey before 3.17.14 that allows a remote attacker to discover the path to the application in the filesystem.

How severe is CVE-2019-16176?

CVE-2019-16176 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16176?

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-2019-16176?

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Source: NVD / NIST