CVE-2020-11455
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 96.99%
Last modified
CVE-2020-11455 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LimeSurvey before 4.1.12+200324 contains a path traversal vulnerability in application/controllers/admin/LimeSurveyFileManager.php.. EPSS estimates a 96.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LimeSurvey before 4.1.12+200324 contains a path traversal vulnerability in application/controllers/admin/LimeSurveyFileManager.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | <= 4.1.11 |
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | 4.1.12 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157112/LimeSurvey-4.1.11-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/daf50ebb16574badfb7ae0b8526ddc5871378f1bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48297Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157112/LimeSurvey-4.1.11-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/daf50ebb16574badfb7ae0b8526ddc5871378f1bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48297Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11455?
LimeSurvey before 4.1.12+200324 contains a path traversal vulnerability in application/controllers/admin/LimeSurveyFileManager.php.
How severe is CVE-2020-11455?
CVE-2020-11455 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 96.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11455?
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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