CVE-2019-16187

Name: CVE-2019-16187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-09T21:15:12.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16187 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Limesurvey before 3.17.14 uses an anti-CSRF cookie without the HttpOnly flag, which allows attackers to access a cookie value via a client-side script.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Limesurvey before 3.17.14 uses an anti-CSRF cookie without the HttpOnly flag, which allows attackers to access a cookie value via a client-side script.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	< 3.17.14

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/5870fd1037058bc4e43cccf893b576c72293371e#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R48Patch, 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-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R48Patch, 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-2019-16187?

Limesurvey before 3.17.14 uses an anti-CSRF cookie without the HttpOnly flag, which allows attackers to access a cookie value via a client-side script.

How severe is CVE-2019-16187?

CVE-2019-16187 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16187?

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-2019-16187?

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Source: NVD / NIST