CVE-2020-11456
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 70.84%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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