CVE-2019-16179
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.99%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Limesurvey before 3.17.14 does not enforce SSL/TLS usage in the default configuration.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Limesurvey before 3.17.14 does not enforce SSL/TLS usage in the default configuration.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | < 3.17.14 |
References
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/5870fd1037058bc4e43cccf893b576c72293371e#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R42Patch, 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-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R42Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.limesurvey.org/limesurvey-updates/2188-limesurvey-3-17-14-build-190902-releasedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16179?
Limesurvey before 3.17.14 does not enforce SSL/TLS usage in the default configuration.
How severe is CVE-2019-16179?
CVE-2019-16179 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16179?
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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