CVE-2020-16192
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16192 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. LimeSurvey 4.3.2 allows reflected XSS because application/controllers/LSBaseController.php lacks code to validate parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LimeSurvey 4.3.2 allows reflected XSS because application/controllers/LSBaseController.php lacks code to validate parameters.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey | Limesurvey | 4.3.2 |
References
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/pull/1479/commits/4109a8d157e46c48ca34b995ef61a6e0f6905236Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/pull/1479/commits/4109a8d157e46c48ca34b995ef61a6e0f6905236Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16192?
LimeSurvey 4.3.2 allows reflected XSS because application/controllers/LSBaseController.php lacks code to validate parameters.
How severe is CVE-2020-16192?
CVE-2020-16192 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16192?
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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