CVE-2019-16182
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16182 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in Limesurvey before 3.17.14 that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via extensions of uploaded files.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in Limesurvey before 3.17.14 that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via extensions of uploaded files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | < 3.17.14 |
References
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/5870fd1037058bc4e43cccf893b576c72293371e#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R57Patch, 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-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R57Patch, 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-2019-16182?
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in Limesurvey before 3.17.14 that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via extensions of uploaded files.
How severe is CVE-2019-16182?
CVE-2019-16182 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16182?
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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