CVE-2020-11456

Name: CVE-2020-11456
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-01T16:15:27.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 70.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11456 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. LimeSurvey before 4.1.12+200324 has stored XSS in application/views/admin/surveysgroups/surveySettings.php and application/models/SurveysGroups.php (aka survey groups).. EPSS estimates a 70.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LimeSurvey before 4.1.12+200324 has stored XSS in application/views/admin/surveysgroups/surveySettings.php and application/models/SurveysGroups.php (aka survey groups).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

70.84%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	<= 4.1.11
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	4.1.12

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157114/LimeSurvey-4.1.11-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/04b118acce2a74306f365ef329cbe00efc399b26Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48289Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157114/LimeSurvey-4.1.11-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/04b118acce2a74306f365ef329cbe00efc399b26Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48289Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11456?

LimeSurvey before 4.1.12+200324 has stored XSS in application/views/admin/surveysgroups/surveySettings.php and application/models/SurveysGroups.php (aka survey groups).

How severe is CVE-2020-11456?

CVE-2020-11456 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11456?

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-2020-11456?

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Source: NVD / NIST