CVE-2019-9960

Name: CVE-2019-9960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-24T01:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9960 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The downloadZip function in application/controllers/admin/export.php in LimeSurvey through 3.16.1+190225 allows a relative path.. EPSS estimates a 13.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The downloadZip function in application/controllers/admin/export.php in LimeSurvey through 3.16.1+190225 allows a relative path.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.37%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	<= 3.16.1\+190225

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/1ed10d3c423187712b8f6a8cb2bc9d5cc3b2deb8Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/1ed10d3c423187712b8f6a8cb2bc9d5cc3b2deb8Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9960?

The downloadZip function in application/controllers/admin/export.php in LimeSurvey through 3.16.1+190225 allows a relative path.

How severe is CVE-2019-9960?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9960 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9960?

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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Source: NVD / NIST